TIGER, Ga. — As Now Habersham exclusively reported Monday, the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office took former non-instructional support employee at Rabun County Middle School Daniel Guevara into custody as a result of an investigation into allegations involving inappropriate contact with a minor.
On Tuesday, following the publication of the story, the sheriff’s office and Superintendent Steven Cole of Rabun County Schools both issued statements, spurring concern among parents and staff over how the district handled the incident.
In its statement, the sheriff’s office said that based on current information, “there is no indication of an ongoing or immediate threat to other students.” The office said it will continue evaluating whether additional individuals may have been affected and urged anyone with relevant information to contact the sheriff’s office.
Cole’s letter, dated Nov. 18, stated Guevara’s employment was immediately terminated, local law enforcement was notified, and a criminal-trespass warning was issued to bar the individual from returning to campus.
Furthermore, the school district said that during the course of the investigation, it determined “there was no immediate or present danger to other students.” The district added that it follows established protocols to protect legal integrity and privacy and that “student safety guides every decision we make.”
However, there are some who claim the district’s delayed notification was intentional.
A former employee of the Rabun County School System told Now Habersham that they received “multiple calls and text messages from parents and staff regarding the arrest of Guevara.” They expressed concern that the school system had not released information for weeks, and the source believes “they might have tried to cover it up” if it hadn’t made the news.
The district emphasized that it does not tolerate inappropriate interactions of any kind between staff and students, and that all employees undergo required background checks and mandatory training. The statement noted the district will continue reviewing procedures “to ensure the strongest safeguards for students.”
The sheriff’s office said it appreciates its partnership with the school system in protecting children and remains “committed to holding individuals accountable for unlawful actions and ensuring that Rabun County remains a safe place for all students.”
Investigators have not released additional details while the case remains active.
NowHabersham.com crime reporter Kevin Angell contributed to this story.
