A former Starkville Academy baseball coach was arrested and charged with two counts of child enticement.
Jody Wayne Britt, 30, from Madison, was processed by Starkville police officers after he turned himself in to authorities Tuesday.
Britt’s arrest, a Starkville Police Department release states, stems from alleged incidents that occurred last week.
SPD Chief Frank Nichols confirmed the investigation involves minors living in Starkville. He did not comment further on the ongoing investigation.
It is unknown if other charges will be filed.
Britt currently works at Ridgeland High School.
He was released from custody after he posted a $70,000 bond.
SPD did not release any further information Tuesday.
Carl Smith covers Starkville and Oktibbeha County for The Dispatch. Follow him on Twitter @StarkDispatch
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