Jim Steel, Crisp County High School Construction Teacher arrested, charged with sexual battery

A Georgia high school teacher has been arrested following a sexual battery investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, according to the Hamilton County Police Department.

On May 9, the Hamilton Police Department said it asked the GBI to investigate allegations that James Steel had inappropriate contact with multiple students.

Steel, 69, of Leesburg, Georgia, is charged with one count of sexual battery of someone under 16 years old.

According to the GBI, a Harris County grand jury indicted Steel on Nov. 14.

This investigation is ongoing, according to police.

Last known contact information

Address: 215 Foxworth Dr Apt 19 Leesburg, GA 31763
Phone: (229) 420-0766
Email: jimsteel@mindspring.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimsteel71

Court Information

Case #: 22-CR-273