Indiana School Employee Charged with Sexually Assaulting Students

Husband allegedly caught wife in bed with 18-year-old student, leading to investigation

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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A 31-year-old Indiana high school secretary has been charged with sexually assaulting two teenage students, including one incident where her husband allegedly caught her in bed with an 18-year-old student and confronted the two of them.

Why it matters

This case highlights the serious issue of sexual abuse of students by school employees in a position of trust. It raises concerns about oversight and safeguards in schools to prevent such incidents, as well as the potential impacts on victims and the broader community.

The details

Alicia Hughes, a secretary at the Randolph Eastern School Corporation in Union City, Indiana, was arrested and charged with five counts of child seduction related to the sexual abuse of a 17-year-old student. Police began investigating Hughes after her husband allegedly discovered her in bed with an 18-year-old student and confronted the two. During the investigation, authorities also uncovered evidence that Hughes had sexually assaulted the 17-year-old student on at least five occasions.

  • On February 17, 2026, police received a report of an alleged battery at Hughes' home.
  • During the investigation, authorities learned that Hughes' husband had discovered her in bed with an 18-year-old student.

The players

Alicia Hughes

A 31-year-old high school secretary at the Randolph Eastern School Corporation in Union City, Indiana, who has been charged with sexually assaulting two teenage students.

Randolph Eastern School Corporation

The school district where Hughes was employed as a secretary.

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What they’re saying

“Because this is an active criminal investigation, and to protect the privacy of students and the integrity of the process, RESC will not comment further on specific details at this time.”

— Neal Adams, Superintendent (usmagazine.com)

What’s next

The investigation into the alleged battery by Hughes' husband is ongoing, and no charges have been filed against him yet. Hughes is being held on a $25,000 cash-only bond and could face up to 30 years in prison if convicted on all counts.

The takeaway

This case underscores the critical need for robust safeguards and oversight in schools to prevent sexual abuse of students by employees in positions of trust. It also highlights the devastating impact such incidents can have on victims and the broader community.