Arraignment canceled for former Tuscumbia High School teacher accused of sex crimes

TUSCUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The arraignment scheduled for a former Tuscumbia High School teacher accused of sex crimes with a student was canceled Tuesday morning.

Michael Allen was scheduled to be arraigned in a miller county courtroom.

He was charged with two counts of statutory sodomy and two counts of sexual contact with a student.

An alleged victim, a student at the school, got a restraining order against Allen, which is in effect through March 14, 2023.

An investigation began on March 1 after the Missouri State Highway Patrol Courage 2 Report system received tips about Allen having inappropriate contact with students, including providing alcohol to female students, according to a probable cause statement.

At last check, a new court date has not been set.