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Arrest Made In Sexual Assault Investigation At Ooltewah High School

  • Monday, June 21, 2021

Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office detectives have arrested a juvenile student in connection with a sexual assault that occurred in May at Ooltewah High School.

The suspect has been transported to the Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center.

As this involves juveniles, no further details are available.

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