Carolina Teacher Accused of Sexual Battery

(Columbia, South Carolina) A 34-year-old English teacher at Dreher High School, Kinsley Wentzky, has been accused of engaging in sex with a 17-year-old male student.

Wentzky faces a charge of sexual battery.

According to a Columbia police press release, Wentzky allegedly engaged in sexual intercourse with a 17-year-old male student at a Columbia home on several occasions.

An arrest warrant obtained from CPD says Wentzky provided a statement to Forest Acres Police admitting to having sexual intercourse with the student. The warrant also states that the relationship allegedly began in the spring of 2011. Investigators are trying to determine the length of the relationship.

Wentzky is on paid administrative leave from the school.