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Teacher Charged with Indecent Liberties, Texts Confirm Allegations

12/3/2025

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Victoria Lynn Powell, a 31-year-old Gaston County teacher, is charged with two counts of indecent liberties with a child related to a November 1 incident.
She was arrested on December 1.
Prosecutors say police found text messages on Powell's phone supporting the student's claims.
Powell, who also leads a church youth group, remains jailed in Gaston County Jail without bond.

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Story summary

Victoria Lynn Powell, a 31-year-old Gaston County teacher, is charged with two counts of indecent liberties with a child related to a November 1 incident.
She was arrested on December 1.
Prosecutors say police found text messages on Powell's phone supporting the student's claims.
Powell, who also leads a church youth group, remains jailed in Gaston County Jail without bond.