A former teacher of law enforcement in both Putnam and Kanawha counties is now in trouble with the law himself.

Investigators say he had sex with a student inside his classroom in the middle of the school day.

Kevin Neal was arrested hours after authorities asked for everyone's help to find him.

Putnam County deputies told us Neal was a teacher at the Putnam Career and Technical Center in Eleanor for just a couple months.

According to the criminal complaint, he had inappropriate sexual contact with a 17-year-old girl in a closet and sex with her in the classroom while the rest of the students were outside doing physical training. She also told deputies about nude photos sent both to his email and phone.

We talked to a mother of three who is a neighbor to Neal on Heizer Creek Road. She didn’t want to be identified so we’re calling her “Mary.”

She said the accusations make her very upset.

“I would be devastated if somebody did that to my kids."

Deputies said Neal was employed full-time as a teacher of law enforcement and public safety at PCTC.

"No way,” said Mary. “Are you serious? That's even better."

Court documents said Neal and the victim emailed back and forth and she had sent him nude photos on her phone, as well.

That technology scares Mary. Her oldest is in the fifth grade and just got a smartphone.

"It terrifies me because I don't know who he is talking to, what he is doing."

Which is why she takes it every night and does her own checking of what he's been doing.

Her advice to other parents is to talk to your kids.

“But even then, I don't think that's enough anymore."

Neal was arrested Friday afternoon at the CAMC Mental Health Ward.

After being arraigned on felony charges of soliciting a minor with a computer and sexual abuse by a custodian to a child, his bond was set at $100,000 cash.

Deputies said this is the first year the Law Enforcement and Public Safety class was offered in Putnam County. The previous school year, he taught law enforcement at the Ben Franklin Career Center in Kanawha County.

Both districts could say little about him, but told us Neal passed a background check before he was hired.

UPDATE 1/12/18 @ 5:20 p.m.

A teacher fired by school leaders in Putnam County is now facing charges for an inappropriate relationship with a student.

Kevin Neal, 36, is charged with soliciting a minor via computer and sexual assault by a guardian.

Neal was arraigned Friday afternoon in Kanawha County.

Putnam County Sheriff's deputies say in October and November, Neal had an inappropriate relationship with a female student at Putnam Career and Technical Center.

Deputies say Neal was communicating with the student using his work email address and the student sent him nude pictures on that email.

His bond was set Friday at $100,000 cash only.

UPDATE 1/11/18 @ 7:30 p.m.

A teacher fired by school leaders in Putnam County is now wanted by the Putnam County Sheriff's Department.

According to Sheriff Steve Deweese, felony warrants were released Thursday for Kevin Neal. He is wanted for felony soliciting a minor by computer and sexual abuse by a custodian.

Neal was terminated in December for inappropriate behavior. At the time, Putnam County Superintendent John Hudson said that his conduct was "wholly unacceptable and illegal in nature."

Deweese says that deputies are actively looking for Neal and they would appreciate help from the public in locating him.

UPDATE 12/12/17 @ 8:56 p.m.

A teacher who was fired in Putnam County is being investigated for an inappropriate relationship with a student, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Department.

Kevin Neal was terminated during a special board meeting on Monday following the allegations.

A full statement from the superintendent about the decision can be read in the original story below.

ORIGINAL STORY 12/11/17 @ 11:47 p.m.

A teacher in Putnam County has been terminated for inappropriate behavior.

The decision to fire Kevin Neal was made at a special board of education meeting on Monday.

School officials say the decision was unanimous.

In a statement Superintendent John Hudson says Neal's recent conduct was "wholly unacceptable and illegal in nature."

No other details have been provided.

The full statement from Superintendent John Hudson reads as follows:

"At tonight's board meeting, I recommended the termination of teacher Kevin Neal. Although Mr. Neal was afforded the right to a hearing before the board, he did not appear. The board unanimously accepted my recommendation to terminate Mr. Neal's employment with the school system. Unfortunately, Mr. Neal's recent conduct has been wholly unacceptable, and illegal in nature. His conduct was immediately at the time reported to local law enforcement and to the West Virginia Department of Education. Given that law enforcement continues to investigate Mr. Neal, it would not be appropriate for me to discuss specifics regarding the allegations against him. I will say that our employees are required by law to maintain a safe and healthy environment for our students. Our employees are also required by law to demonstrate responsible citizenship by maintaining a high standard of conduct, self-control, and moral/ethical behavior. The Board and I believe that Mr. Neal failed in doing so, and the school system acted quickly in terminating his employment."