Hostetler, who remains out of jail on bond until the Nov. 24 sentencing hearing, also will be required to register as a sex offender upon his release from prison, the
Teacher charged with child molestation
Matthew Hostetler, 27, was charged with child molestation on Tuesday.
On February 19, the school resource officer for the school corporation learned of an allegation of inappropriate communication and touching between a faculty member and a student, reports said.
During the investigation, detectives met with Hostetler and he provided statements that were consistent with the victim’s statements.
The investigation into this case is ongoing.
Hostetler previously taught at John Young Middle School in Mishawaka, according to the district website. Share this article:
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Jasper County authorities investigating a child molestation case
According to the Jasper County Sheriff s Office, the case involves a teacher and a student at Kankakee Valley School Corporation.
Posted: Feb 22, 2021 4:04 PM
Updated: Feb 22, 2021 4:04 PM
Posted By: Staff Reporters
JASPER COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI) Authorities in Jasper County are currently investigating a child molestation case. According to the Jasper County Sheriff s Office, the case involves a teacher and a student at Kankakee Valley School Corporation.
Deputies say Matthew Hostetler allegedly touched and spoke to a student in an inappropriate manner. Police say the allegation was made on Friday morning.
was taken into custody, transported to the Jasper County Detention Center and incarcerated for the following charge, Child Molestation (Level 1 Felony)