Former School Staffer Sentenced for Online Crime | Baltimore News

A former Howard County school staffer, William Nelson II, just got sentenced after being locked up for 253 days — the time he’s already served — for a sexual offense involving a 15-year-old student he met online. As a paraeducator at Guilford Park High, Nelson posed as a staff member on Grindr, leading to a sexual encounter in his car. The teen reported it the next day, sparking a swift investigation that uncovered a condom with his DNA. Nelson admitted fault, saying he’s learned from his mistake. With a history of substitute teaching across multiple Howard County schools, he’ll now register as a Tier Two sex offender — a stark reminder of the risks of online interactions and the need to safeguard students. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/51ffd68140d0a5e0