Jim Barringer III, 51 is facing at least six counts of indecent liberties with a child. The sexual abuse charges continue to mount against the North Carolina teacher and Boy Scout leader as new abuse victims come forward and allege the Barringer sexually abused them.
According to the arrest warrants, Barringer is accused of molesting three boys between June 1 and July 4. However, a fourth child has come forward to accuse Barringer of molesting him.
Judge Marshall Bickett told Barringer that he could face 62 months in prison on each of the six counts he faces.
Barringer is an 8th grade algebra teacher at China Grove Middle School, where he is also the school’s Athletic Director.
He also serves as an Assistant Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop in China Grove.
Investigators say the charges involved incidents that occurred over the last two years, and involve more than one preteen victim.
WBTV reports “Barringer was an 8th grade algebra teacher at China Grove Middle School, where he was also the school’s Athletic Director. He resigned from his position the week he was charged. He also served as an Assistant Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop in China Grove. Investigators say the charges involved incidents that occurred over the last two years, and involve more than one preteen victim.”