The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 23-year-old Chase Crabb of Kissimmee for sexually exploiting a 16-year-old student at Haines City High School.
The investigation began in January 2025 when the victim reported to her mother that she received sexually suggestive messages and pictures from her former substitute teacher, “Mr. Chase,” between December 2023 and December 2024.
Crabb, who began communicating with the victim when she was 15 years old, escalated their interactions from emails to text messages and social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Discord.
“Sexual exploitation of any child by anyone, in every circumstance is horrific and unacceptable, especially when it’s a substitute teacher,” said Sheriff Grady Judd. “They are trusted to guide and protect our kids, not take advantage of them.”
“It’s unacceptable and disgusting for any educator to use their position to have inappropriate contact with a student,” said Fred Heid, Superintendent of Polk County Public Schools. “People who behave this way will be caught, and we fully support the efforts of law enforcement to help protect our students.”
Crabb was charged with transmission of harmful material to a minor and unlawful use of a two-way communication device.
Crabb was formerly employed as a substitute teacher by Kelly Services, working in Polk County Public Schools. He last worked as a substitute at Haines City High School in March 2024 and was later terminated by Kelly Services due to inactivity.
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