HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) – Following an incident at Summers County Comprehensive High School on Nov. 7, a local teacher has been arrested. The Summers County Sheriff’s Department issued the following statement:
On Friday, November 7, 2025, Deputy J. L. Farmer responded to a report of an altercation involving two students and a teacher at Summers County High School. During the investigation, Deputy Farmer discovered that two juvenile students were involved in a physical fight. As the altercation concluded, a teacher intervened and subsequently assaulted one of the students.
The teacher was identified as Ashley McMillan, age 42, of Hinton.
On Monday, November 10, 2025, Deputy Farmer obtained an arrest warrant for McMillan on one count of Child Abuse Resulting in Injury by a Person in a Position of Trust and one count of Battery. McMillan was later taken into custody and arraigned in Summers County Magistrate Court.
The Summers County Sheriff’s Office is aware of the public concern that arises from incidents within our schools. We appreciate the community’s patience, understanding, and continued support throughout this investigation. We also extend our gratitude to the Summers County Board of Education for their cooperation and assistance.
I would like to wish sincere appreciation to Deputy Farmer for his thoroughness, professionalism, and dedication in concluding this investigation.
Thank you,
Chief Deputy T.S. Adkins
