A former teacher at Salome High School has been arrested for alleged sexual conduct with a former student.

According to the La Paz County Sheriff's Office, deputies were notified of the alleged sexual relationship between Michael O'Boyle and a former student in April.

O'Boyle was arrested in Prescott Valley and was booked at the Yavapai County Jail without incident, officials said.

According to deputies, a search warrant was obtained and served at his residence.

He has been charged with 16 counts of sexual conduct with a minor.

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Anyone with information on this investigation is asked to contact the La Paz County Sheriff's Office at 928-669-9645.