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Matthew Hike, Livingstone Academy Teacher Arrested for Molestation of Child More Than 50 Times
A teacher and coach at Livingstone Academy were arrested for presenting pornographic photographs and sexually touching a student, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
After the grandmother of a juvenile student alleged her granddaughter had been inappropriately handled by a teacher at the school, Livingstone Academy contacted HCSO. Detectives identified the culprit, Matthew Hike, 33, via their investigation. Hike had also shared multiple sexual photographs with the child, according to detectives.
Hike faces charges of Lewd or Lascivious Molestation (x5) as well as Selling or Distributing Obscene Material to a Minor (x3).
“Those adults placed in positions of trust who prey on our children and victimize them have no place in our community,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “This suspect did not have the student in his class, but instead targeted the juvenile in the hallway, gaining the victim’s trust and friendship before committing this heinous crime.”
Hike was not just a teacher at Livingstone Academy for disabled students, but also an assistant football coach at Bloomingdale High School.
Investigators said a juvenile victim said Hike molested him more than 50 times while coaching his football team at Bloomingdale High School in Valrico.
In a separate case, the sheriff’s office arrested Hike last month. He’s accused of inappropriately touching a youngster at Livingstone Academy in Seffner and displaying him pornographic photographs in that inquiry.
Last known contact information:
Address: 10420 Cardera Dr Riverview, FL 33578
Phone: (484) 400-3299
Email: mhike@gmail.com
Court Information:
Case Number: 22-CF-004271-A
Case Number: 22-CF-003560-A
