Culpeper, VA — Stephen Kirsch, age 31, of Bristow, VA, was arrested Wednesday and charged with ‘using a communications system for the purposes of soliciting, with lascivious intent, a person less than 18 years of age.’
Kirsch has served as a Math teacher at Culpeper High School for the last 6 years.
According to police: “Kirsch initiated an inappropriate conversation with one of his former students through a popular social media application in the early morning hours of May 25th, 2020. Kirsch suggested the exchange of “sexy” pictures between the two and made several sexually suggestive and inappropriate comments, to include his intent of masturbation.
The student subsequently emailed CCHS administrators to report Kirsch’s contact on social media and inappropriate request for sexual pictures and his sexual comments. School Administration immediately made contact with the child’s parents and the Sheriff’s Office.”
Sheriff Scott Jenkins said, “We’re very thankful that the victim quickly contacted school authorities to report the incident. Once again the school officials have worked well to assist our detectives through this investigation. There may have been other similar incidents involving this suspect and we hope that those persons will feel comfortable coming forward to be heard. Thank you again to the victim for your courage and to our school administrators for your continued good work.”
Kirsch was released on a $5,000 unsecured bond.
