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Former Marysville Teacher, Coach facing Child Sex Charges

By Greg Bebermeyer

11/01/2016

Mike Melcher

(KMZA)--A former Marysville High School teacher and coach is facing child sex charges.

The Butler County Times-Gazette reports Mike Melcher was arrested October 25th on charges of aggravated indecent liberties with a child and solicitation of a child.

The newspaper says the arrest followed an investigation by the El Dorado Police Department.

Melcher is a special education teacher and coach at El Dorado High School. The El Dorado school district says he’s currently on paid administrative leave.

According to court documents, Melcher is accused of fondling or touching a child under the age of 14 in September . He's also accused of soliciting a child under 14 for sex.

Melcher, who is currently free on bond, is scheduled to make his next appearance in a Butler County courtroom on November 28th.

The Marysville Advocate reports Melcher was a special education teacher and varsity basketball coach at Marysville High School from 2008 to 2014.

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