Former Hamilton County teacher arrested on statutory rape charges

Casey McGrath, from Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A former Hamilton County teacher has been arrested after previously being suspended from teaching in the spring.

Deputies arrested Casey McGrath on Friday, according to online records from the sheriff’s office.

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office website says they booked the 28-year-old on aggravated statutory rape charges.

McGrath was formerly a teacher at Central High School, according to the school’s website.

Previously, Hamilton County Schools suspended McGrath without pay on March 31, 2023, for inappropriate conduct.

Hamilton County Schools also confirmed that McGrath is no longer employed with the school system.

We are working to get the details and will provide more information as it is available.