Logan County, W.Va. – A middle school principal was arrested Tuesday on charges that include public intoxication and child neglect, authorities confirmed. Michael Bryan Kidd, 41, faces charges of public intoxication and child neglect creating risk, according to statements from the Logan Police Department.
The arrest of the principal occurred at the school after law enforcement officials met with a member of the Logan County Board of Education, the Logan Police Department stated. Following his arrest, Kidd was arraigned in Logan County Magistrate Court.
Logan County Schools confirmed that Kidd is the same employee who was "removed from their duties" subsequent to the criminal charges. The school district had become aware of allegations involving the conduct of a school district employee. These allegations concerned actions taken "while on duty," the school system reported.
Upon receiving information regarding the matter, officials with the school district responded promptly. The school system also confirmed that immediate action was taken to address the situation. The employee has been removed from their duties, a measure which the school system indicated was pending further review and consideration of appropriate action.
Despite the confirmation of the employee's removal and the nature of the charges, the school system did not release any additional information about the specific accusations involved in the case. The Logan Police Department also confirmed the charges filed against the principal following the Tuesday arrest. The public intoxication and child neglect creating risk charges underscore the seriousness of the allegations brought against the school official.
The involvement of a Logan County Board of Education member in the initial meeting with police highlights the structured approach taken by authorities to address the reported conduct. The process of arraignment in Logan County Magistrate Court indicates the formal legal proceedings that have begun for Kidd.
The charges, as identified by the Logan Police Department, point to specific concerns regarding both public conduct and the safety or well-being of a child. Logan County Schools emphasized their swift response to the initial allegations, noting that information concerning the matter prompted officials to act quickly. This response led directly to the employee's removal from their responsibilities.
The temporary nature of the removal, described by the school system as pending further review, suggests an ongoing internal process within the school system alongside the external legal actions. Further details surrounding the conduct allegations "while on duty" have not been made public by the school system. The commitment to reviewing the situation and considering appropriate action remains a key aspect of the district's public statement. The Logan Police Department's role in the arrest and subsequent charges ensures that the legal process continues to move forward in Logan County. Residents are awaiting further information as the legal and administrative processes unfold following the principal's arrest on Tuesday.