College professor accused of sending explicit Snapchat messages in child solicitation case: sheriff's office, tell me about this news today

The case involves Aaron Wood, a 34-year-old former drama professor at North Central Texas College (NCTC), who was arrested in Denton County, Texas, following an undercover child solicitation investigation.

According to law enforcement, an undercover detective in Florida was posing online as a 14-year-old child. Investigators allege that Wood communicated with the account via Snapchat, sending sexually explicit messages and soliciting sexual activity, believing he was speaking with a minor.

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Key developments in the case:

• Investigation and Arrest: Florida investigators traced the digital footprint and IP address from the Snapchat interactions back to Wood’s residence in North Texas. The Denton County Sheriff’s Office subsequently arrested Wood and booked him into the Denton County Jail on charges of online solicitation of a minor.

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• College Response: North Central Texas College stated that Wood was employed as a drama professor from September 2024 until his separation from the college following his arrest. The institution confirmed that the alleged criminal activity took place outside the college and did not involve any NCTC students or staff, but urged anyone with relevant information to contact campus authorities or police.

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