Trial begins today for Fairfield teacher accused of sex with student

The trial of a Hamilton man facing felony charges for alleged sexual activity with a student while he was a Fairfield High School teacher will begin this morning with testimony from prosecution witnesses.

Tyler Conrad, 27, of Victor Court in Hamilton, was indicted in November on two counts of sexual battery, a third-degree felony; sexual imposition, a third-degree misdemeanor; and contributing to the unruliness or delinquency of a minor, a first-degree misdemeanor.

Conrad waived his right to a jury trial, which means Butler County Common Pleas Judge Keith Spaeth will hear the evidence and decide if Conrad is guilty or not guilty.

The trial is expected to last two days and will likely include witnesses who are students, school officials, police officers and parents, according to court documents.

Conrad was offered a plea of attempted unlawful sexual conduct with a minor and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, but it was rejected, according to Butler County Assistant Prosecutor Kelly Heile.

Conrad has been placed on administrative leave without pay by Fairfield City Schools, pending the outcome of the case.

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The alleged activity happened between Conrad and a 16-year-old female Fairfield High School student between Aug. 16 and Oct. 9, 2016, according to the indictment.

Conrad is a Badin High School graduate and attended the University of Cincinnati. He has no criminal history.

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The investigation began when Fairfield police were contacted by Butler County Children Services about possible illegal activity between a Fairfield High School teacher and a student. Police opened an investigation and advised school administrators of the allegations.

Tyler Conrad was hired by Fairfield schools on Aug. 6, 2015. He was also an assistant football coach, according to school officials.

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