Education

DeKalb Schools coach charged with sexual assault

By Marlon A. Walker
March 13, 2017

A DeKalb County high school coach is facing a charge of sexual assault.

Darrell Lake, 30, was taken into custody March 6 at the school.

According to jail records, Lake posted bail on March 11.

District officials confirmed that an employee had been taken into custody at the high school, but declined to comment on the charges.

Darrell Lake
Darrell Lake

“The matter is also under review by the district and we will respond appropriately,” district officials said in a statement. “The health and safety of our students and staff are always our top priorities, and we will continue to ensure that those priorities are met.”

About the Author

Marlon A. Walker is an education reporter covering DeKalb County.

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