Florida teacher charged after missing teen found at her home, police say

The Florida boy was reported missing by his parents on Aug. 12

A Florida teacher has been arrested after a missing teenager was reportedly located inside her home.

The boy was reported missing by his parents on Aug. 12, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office said in a press release. 

Information investigators received led them to the home of 31-year-old teacher Kelly Simpson.

Simpson was placed under arrest for interfering with the custody of a minor. She allegedly picked up the teen boy from an unknown location and concealed him inside her home while knowing he was reported missing. 

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Kelly Simpson was arrested in Charlotte County, Florida, for interfering with the custody of a minor. (Charlotte County Sheriff's Office)

Simpson is currently employed by Charlotte County Public Schools.

Authorities sent out the reminder that any person who has knowledge of the whereabouts of a missing juvenile or assists with the concealment of a juvenile can be charged with a crime.

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The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office at 941-639-2101.

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