Elementary Teacher Arrested on Allegations of Second Sex Offense

A Cumberland County School teacher has been returned to jail after a second victim comes forward with claims that he was sexually abused.

Bradley Norman Dent, 46, of 7006 Lamure Drive, was taken into custody on Friday. The 17-year old male victim told investigators that Dent forced him to have sexual contact. Dent is facing charges of second degree forcible sex offense and first degree kidnapping according to Debbie Tanna, Cumberland County Public Information Officer.

Dent is being processed into the Cumberland County Detention Center and is expected to make a first appearance on these latest charges on Monday, September 24, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. in the Detention Center courtroom.

Earlier this week, Dent was charged by Fayetteville Police Officers with similar charges involving a 15-year old victim. He posted bail and was later released from jail.

Dent is a 4^th grade teacher at Long Hill Elementary school.  On Monday, he was placed on suspension from his job with pay.

Detectives are asking anyone who may have had inappropriate contact with Dent to call the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office at (910) 323-1500, or the Fayetteville Police Department at (910) 433-1856.