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Former Haines City High School coach accused of sexually battering student in classroom closet
Suspect seen kissing victim on video, deputies say
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Wayne McKenzie Ricks II (Polk County Jail)
HAINES CITY, Fla. – A former Haines City High School coach and teacher is accused of sexually battering a female student while they were both inside his classroom’s closet on at least 10 different occasions, according to the Haines City Police Department.
Records show one of the victim’s family members became aware of an inappropriate relationship with Wayne McKenzie Ricks II, 29, and reported it.
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While at school, Ricks would have the victim come to his classroom while he was alone and the two would have sex inside the classroom’s closet, according to authorities. Police said Ricks would text the girl to come to his class during school hours and provide an authorized pass for her.
Police accuse 29 year old Ricks, of having a sexual relationship with the student, dating back to at least fall, including on-campus at Haines City High.
Wayne Ricks, 29, was hired at the high school in August of 2020.
Credit: Haines City Police Department Author: 10 Tampa Bay Updated: 6:53 PM EST January 27, 2021
HAINES CITY, Fla. A former Haines City high school teacher was arrested Tuesday evening for sexually engaging a student for months, the city s police department says.
Wayne Ricks, 29, was arrested on 10 counts of sexual battery on a victim between the ages of 12 and 18. According to police, the former basketball coach had been involved with the student since the fall, including on-campus.
Police say Ricks would have the student come to his classroom while he was alone and the two would have intercourse in a closet. A friend of the student who was in the classroom on most occasions said it happened around 10 times, officers said. The two would spend time with each other outside of school as well, according to police.