A teacher from Florida, Christian Schneider, has been arrested following an investigation into inappropriate messages exchanged with a former student. Schneider, 31, was teaching at Memorial Middle School at the time of his arrest. Authorities have charged him with three felonies.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office began investigating Schneider on July 28. They found evidence of inappropriate messages sent to a former student from Franklin Middle School. Schneider admitted to communicating with the student inappropriately since 2023.

Details about the student’s age and specifics of the communication have not been disclosed. Schneider’s charges include two counts of solicitation or possession of child sexual abuse material, both classified as second-degree felonies. Additionally, he faces one count of unlawful use of a two-way communications device, a third-degree felony.

The sheriff’s office records mark July 3 as the offense date for all three charges. Schneider was arrested on a Friday afternoon and later released on a surety bond totaling $7,500. Jail records indicate his release occurred early on Saturday morning.

Teachers hold a position of trust that comes with enormous responsibility. When that trust is exploited, it’s not just a crime, it’s a violation of everything our schools are supposed to stand for.

These were the remarks of Sheriff Chad Chronister, emphasizing the importance of trust between teachers and students. He stated that the investigation into Schneider’s actions is ongoing and that anyone abusing their position with a child will face consequences.

The sheriff’s office identified Schneider as a current teacher at Memorial Middle School and the victim as a former student at Franklin Middle School. No further details about his tenure at Franklin Middle School were provided. The investigation remains active, and authorities will release additional information as it becomes available.

Fox News Digital contacted the Hillsborough County school district to inquire about Schneider’s job status and their response to his arrest. Brittany Miller, a news writer for Fox News Digital and a Syracuse University graduate, reported on this case.