Affidavit Details Center ISD Teacher, Student Relationship

August 12, 2015 - The affidavit relating to the arrest warrant of Jenny Lynd Rhodes-Cassell was released to Shelby County Today on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 per a request which was made early Tuesday, August 11, 2015.

Greater detail on the circumstances is outlined in the affidavit. According to the document, Dr. James Hockenberry alerted Center ISD Police Chief Pete Low on August 5, 2015 the alleged victim's vehicle was witnessed by another school employee outside Cassell's apartment. There was additional concern because Cassell did not show up for her duties that morning at cross country and the student was also absent. Dr. Hockenberry contacted Cassell, who denied the relationship with the student.

The affidavit continues, on August 6, 2015 Chief Low and Assistant Principal Gayla Miller went to the residence of the student and spoke with his parents about the investigation, following which the parents and the student went to the school where the student gave a written statement of his sexual relationship with Cassell. By his account he stayed several nights at Cassell's apartment without his parents knowledge. He also relinquished his cell phone and signed a consent to search.