December 18, 2009
HHS Math Teacher Facing Sex Assault Charge in Drew County
Tenth Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney on Friday formally charged Robert Avery, 58, of 164 Hazelwood, Monticello, in Drew County Circuit Court with first degree sexual assault. Avery is charged in connection with having sex with a 16 year old female student. Avery was a Hamburg High School math teacher from 1974 until February, 1986, when he resigned for full time military service. According to the affidavit for arrest prepared by Arkansas State Police Cpl. Rick McKelvey, the victim, a Warren High School student, was in Monticello at a friend's residence on October 24 and called Avery, her ROTC teacher, to pick her up and take her to get something to eat.Click Here For The Full Story......