Former Teacher, Boy Scout Leader Faces Seventh Felony Charge

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Β ROWAN COUNTY, NC —Β A former Rowan County teacher and Boy Scout leader accused of child sex crimes faces a new felony charge Thursday night.

James Barringer, III now faces seven counts of indecent liberties with a child. Β The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office says the latest charge involves an alleged incident that happened during a sleepover at a church in 1995. Β 

Barringer resigned from China Grove Middle School on Monday. Β Investigators first arrested him last week.