Teacher fired after arrest for child sex abuse charge in West Virginia

A West Virginia school teacher has been fired after she was arrested last week on suspicion of sexually abusing a child.

Emily Joy Wise, 38, was taken into custody on Jan. 14 by the West Virginia State Police, The Jackson Star Herald reported.

She has been charged with sexual abuse of a child under 16, according to jail records. Details about her alleged conduct were not released.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the state police. 

In a statement, Jackson County Schools said Wise had been terminated following her arrest involving “serious allegations.”

“As required by the West Virginia Code, any employee subject to a fact-finding investigation involving conduct alleged to jeopardize the health, safety, or welfare of students must be immediately placed on suspension, the school district said. “This mandated action was taken by the school system immediately upon becoming aware of the allegation.”

Emily Joy Wise was taken into custody by the West Virginia State Police and charged with sexual abuse of a child under 16. West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation

“Ms. Wise is no longer employed by Jackson County Schools. In accordance with state law, the West Virginia Department of Education’s licensure agency has been notified of the arrest,” the statement continued. “All other mandatory reporting obligations have also been fulfilled.”

Wise is being held at South Central Regional Jail on $250,000 bail.