U.P. Substitute Teacher Accused of Sexual Misconduct with Underage Students

Timothy Brandt remains in custody on $5,000 cash bond after allegations of criminal sexual conduct

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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A 58-year-old substitute teacher in Michigan's Upper Peninsula has been arrested and charged with two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct involving minor students at the Bark River-Harris School. Timothy Brandt of Gladstone, Michigan was taken into custody on Tuesday after a school resource officer received a complaint in December about an incident at the school.

Why it matters

The allegations against Brandt are extremely serious, as they involve the abuse of his position of authority over underage students. This case raises concerns about the vetting and oversight of substitute teachers, as well as the need for robust policies and training to prevent and address sexual misconduct in schools.

The details

According to the Menominee County Sheriff's Office, the school resource officer received a complaint in December about an incident at the Bark River-Harris School involving Brandt and minor students. After an investigation, Brandt was arrested and charged with two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. He remains in custody at the Menominee County Jail on a $5,000 cash bond.

  • In December, the Menominee County Sheriff's Office school resource officer received a complaint about an incident at the Bark River-Harris School.
  • On Tuesday, Brandt was taken into custody.

The players

Timothy Brandt

A 58-year-old substitute teacher from Gladstone, Michigan who has been charged with two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct involving minor students.

Menominee County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that received the complaint about Brandt and conducted the investigation leading to his arrest.

Bark River-Harris School

The school where the alleged incidents involving Brandt and minor students occurred.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on Brandt's bail at a future court hearing.

The takeaway

This case highlights the critical need for thorough background checks, ongoing monitoring, and strict policies to prevent and address any sexual misconduct by school personnel, especially those in positions of authority over minors.