News Summary
Doug MacAlpine, a middle school teacher in Rock Hill, has been arrested again on charges of peeping in a classroom after previously facing serious child exploitation charges. Following an investigation into his actions, it was revealed that he recorded a female staff member without consent. The legal ramifications for these allegations could lead to significant prison time, while the school district faces increased scrutiny over the situation.
Rock Hill Teacher Arrested Again on Peeping Charge
In a troubling turn of events for the Rock Hill community, a local middle school teacher, Doug MacAlpine, has been arrested once again, this time charged with peeping in a classroom. MacAlpine, 37, originally found himself in legal trouble earlier this year, with charges dating back to March 31, 2025, related to the exploitation of minors.
A Bumpy Road to Two Arrests
It all began when MacAlpine was apprehended for five counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. The nature of these charges is serious, as they typically involve creating or sharing explicit material involving minors. Authorities discovered disturbing digital files linked to MacAlpine’s account, which reportedly showcased child sexual abuse material, although he did not create the content himself.
Following the initial arrest, he was placed on administrative leave by the Rock Hill Schools. They took swift action to distance themselves from MacAlpine, clearly emphasizing their commitment to maintaining high professional and ethical standards in their learning environment.
A Classroom Incident Leads to New Charges
Fast forward to April 9, 2025, and things took another shocking turn when MacAlpine was slapped with additional charges of peeping/eavesdropping. The allegations suggest that he recorded a female staff member without her consent while she was in a classroom at Castle Heights Middle School. This incident put a new twist on an already troubling case and raised more alarm bells within the community.
As the investigation unfolded, authorities confirmed that the victim of this peeping charge was indeed a staff member and not a student, which might offer some small consolation to worried parents. Nevertheless, it has left many feeling unsettled by the prospect of such behavior occurring in their children’s school.
The Legal Ramifications
With the peeping charge classified as a misdemeanor under South Carolina law, MacAlpine could face up to three years in prison if convicted. However, the initial charges related to child exploitation are felonies that carry more severe potential sentences of up to ten years upon conviction. As of this writing, those charges are still pending in court.
Show of Support from the School District
The Rock Hill school district has yet to provide an updated comment regarding the recent peeping charges. Nonetheless, they previously confirmed that MacAlpine has been involved as a teacher at Castle Heights Middle School and even served as a track coach at Rock Hill High School. It’s clear that his status in the community has now taken a hit, leaving many parents and educators concerned.
What Happens Next?
As of April 10, 2025, MacAlpine was still in custody at the York County jail following his second arrest and had been previously released on a $25,000 bail after the first arrest. With legal processes still underway and the community anxiously watching, many are left to wonder about the implications of these serious charges and the future of this case.
It’s important for residents to remain informed and seek appropriate channels of communication with school officials as this situation develops. While the future is uncertain, one thing is for sure: the Rock Hill community is standing on guard, calling for accountability and justice.
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- Herald Online: Teacher Charged with Sexual Exploitation of Minor
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