Mississippi teacher arrested for gratification of lust

A Rankin County music teacher has been arrested and charged with gratification of lust.

Richland police have confirmed that Sam Taylor was arrested on Friday morning, according to Darkhorse Press. Taylor was a music teacher at Richland Upper Elementary School for over 11 years, and taught elementary music at Rankin County School District and Jackson Public Schools.

Taylor has also served as a pastor and youth minister and identifies himself as a music teacher, pastor, husband, father, coach and violinist on his Twitter profile.

The Richland Police Department say that the investigation is ongoing.