Police Charge Teacher's Assistant with Statutory Rape

On April 23 the Jackson Police Department was notified by Jackson Madison County Schools of an allegation involving inappropriate contact between a teacher's assistant and student; both at South Side High School. The investigation by police has determined that Terence Love of Jackson and a girl, who was 16-years-old, had sexual intercourse at his residence in the 200 block of Iselin Street back in the spring of 2008. Love was 24-years-old at the time. Police do not believe any force, threat, or coercion was used to accomplish this act. Love, who is currently 25, was charged with Statutory Rape by an Authority Figure. He was arraigned this morning in Jackson City Court. His bond was set at $25,000. His next scheduled court appearance is Thursday, June 4 at 1:30 p.m. in Jackson City Court.