Jefferson County substitute teacher accused of sex with student
Crystal Veronica Rankin, a 43-year-old who substituted at Oak Grove High School, is charged with school employee engaging in sex act or deviant sexual intercourse with a student.
Ethan Parker 
A substitute teacher in Jefferson County is facing serious legal trouble following her arrest on Wednesday. Crystal Veronica Rankin, 43, has been charged with a school employee engaging in a sex act or deviant sexual intercourse with a student, according to records from the Jefferson County Jail.
Investigation Into Oak Grove High School Substitute
Rankin served as a substitute teacher at Oak Grove High School. Jail records state that the alleged incident took place on May 11. While official details remain limited, the suspect was booked into the county jail at 2:08 p.m. Wednesday and was released shortly after at 2:48 p.m. after posting a $30,000 bond.
School System Response
In a statement provided to 205focus.com, Superintendent Walter Gonsoulin confirmed that the school system is fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation. "Our primary concern is the well-being and safety of our students," Gonsoulin stated. He noted that once the allegations surfaced, school administration moved to notify the third-party agency responsible for providing substitute teachers to ensure Rankin would not return to any school property.
"It is our understanding that the charges pertain to an off-campus situation," Gonsoulin added. "As this is an ongoing investigation and involves student privacy, we are unable to provide further comment."
