Knight said the main goal of Project Frontline is the reduction of violent crime, which includes educating people to make sure they write down the serial number of their guns in an effort to help keep track of them in case of burglaries.

Michaeal Smithart, the superintendant of Opp City Schools, confirmed Grimes served as a teacher for the Opp City Schools at the time of his arrest on Tuesday. Smithart said Grimes also served as the head football coach and athletic director for Opp Middle School. He said, as of Tuesday morning, Smithart had been transferred from serving as physical education teacher to a teacher at the Opp Alternative School.

“After we were notified of his arrest I placed him on administrative leave with pay,” Smithart said. “We’re trying to emphasize these allegations have nothing to do with Opp City Schools, our facilities and most importantly our students. Our thoughts and prayers are with Coach Grimes and his family.”

Federal authorities also arrested David R. Loftin after a seven count felony indictment was filed against him. The indictment was also unsealed Wednesday after agents with the U.S. Marshals Service arrested him.

Morris said Loftin was arrested in LaGrange, Ga.