From Staff Reports

A James M. Bennett High School guidance counselor was charged Friday on 15 different criminal charges including rape and soliciting child pornography, officials say.

Allen Edward Mitchell, 32 of Fruitland, faces second-degree rape, fourth-degree sex offenses and soliciting child pornography charges, according to a news release from the Wicomico State's Attorney's Office on behalf of the Wicomico Child Advocacy Center.

Mitchell is currently a guidance counselor at Bennett high school and has been placed on administrative leave during the investigation, according to the release. He also has coached athletic teams in the county.

The investigation is looking into "multiple instances of misconduct with minors, to include the criminal use of social media applications," according to the release.

Mitchell is being held without bond.

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"Mitchell had previously been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the criminal investigation," Wicomico County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Donna Hanlin said in a separate release. "Wicomico County Public Schools is working in full cooperation with the State’s Attorney’s Office and with law enforcement on this matter. Our first priority is always the safety and well-being of our students and staff."

The Wicomico County Child Advocacy Center is asking that anyone that have information relating to these allegations or additional information are asked to contact the Wicomico County Child Advocacy Center or the Salisbury Police Department.

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