Prince George County Junior HS Gym Teacher Joshua Lashbrook Arrested On Felony Charge Involving Minor
May the student get justice soon!
July 17, 2026
This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on July 17, 2026
A grand jury has formally charged Joshua Lashbrook, a physical education teacher at N.B. Clements Junior High School, with a felony count of taking indecent liberties with a minor, court records show.
On July 15, a grand jury returned an indictment against Joshua Lashbrook, 44, of Surry, Virginia, charging him under Virginia Code § 18.2‑370.1, a Class 6 felony.
The indictment alleges that Lashbrook engaged in improper conduct with a student on May 1, 2026.
Details of the alleged incident have not been released.
Joshua Lashbrook Is Currently Held In Jail Without Bond
Prince George County Public Schools placed Lashbrook on administrative leave in early May following the initial allegations.
He was subsequently arrested on July 16 and is currently held at the Prince George County Jail without bond, as determined by a magistrate’s order.
Jail records list his status as “fugitive,” pending further court proceedings.
Lashbrook is scheduled to appear in Prince George County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court for a preliminary hearing at a date to be set.
Prosecutors will present evidence in support of the indictment, after which a trial date will be assigned.
District Respond Highlighting Student Safety
Prince George County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Melissa Green issued a brief statement:
“We are deeply troubled by these allegations. Our primary concern is the safety and well‑being of our students. We will continue to cooperate fully with law enforcement and have implemented additional supervisory measures to protect every student in our care.”
The district has also arranged counseling services for students and staff who have been affected by the news.
Parents and guardians seeking information are encouraged to contact the school’s administrative office.
News of the indictment has prompted concern among parents and local residents.
Advocates for child safety praised the swift legal action and called for transparency as the case moves forward.
Under Virginia law, taking indecent liberties with a child by a custodian carries a maximum penalty of up to five years in prison and a mandatory requirement to register as a sex offender if convicted.
Class 6 felonies are the lowest level of felony in the Commonwealth, but still carry significant consequences.
As the community awaits further updates, district officials remind families that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The school system has committed to maintaining open communication and prioritizing student welfare throughout the legal process.
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