Elementary teacher arrested on child sex abuse charges
MISSOULA, Mont. — Hellgate Elementary School teacher Scott Hamilton has been taken into custody on charges of Attempted Sexual Abuse of Children and Sexual Abuse of Children- Possession of Material.
The following was sent out by Missoula Police Department:
Hellgate Elementary School teacher Scott Hamilton has been taken into custody on charges of Attempted Sexual Abuse of Children and Sexual Abuse of Children- Possession of Material.
Missoula Police Department received information regarding the alleged offenses and immediately opened an investigation. The Investigation is being led by Detective J. Harris who is part of Montana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, ICAC.
A Search Warrant was conducted on September 30, 2021 at the residence of Scott Hamilton. Detective Harris filed charges with the Missoula County Attorney’s Office on September 30, 2021.
The morning of October 1, 2021 Missoula Police Department obtained an Arrest Warrant for Scott Hamilton. Scott Hamilton was taken into custody without incident.
The Missoula Police Department continues to follow-up on all allegations of Internet Crimes Against Children and appreciates reporting by the public that helps facilitate thorough investigations.
This investigation is ongoing. When details are available they will be provided to the public.
