Dade County High School Principal Brent Cooper Arrested on Two Charges of Improper Sexual Contact

DADE COUNTY, Ga. — Dade County High School Principal Joseph “Brent” Cooper has been arrested on two counts of improper sexual contact, according to the Dade County Sheriff’s Office.

The Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that Cooper was arrested on two counts of violating O.C.G.A. 16-6-5.1, Improper Sexual Contact by Employee, Agent, or Foster Parent.

According to investigators, the case began after the School Resource Officer at Dade County High School received information concerning possible misconduct.

The Sheriff’s Office has not released additional details concerning the allegations or the circumstances that led to Cooper’s arrest.

Authorities say the investigation remains active and developing.

The Dade County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who may have additional information concerning the investigation, or anyone who believes they may have been a victim, to contact the department’s Criminal Investigations Division at [email protected].

The Sheriff’s Office says additional information will be released as it becomes available.

The charges against Cooper are accusations. He is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

This is a developing story. Discover Dade and K-WIN News will update this story as additional information is released.