Dade County principal arrested on two sexual-contact counts

Dade County High School Principal Joseph Brent Cooper was arrested on two counts of improper sexual contact by an employee, authorities said.

The arrest

The charges involve two counts of improper sexual contact by an employee. Cooper is identified as the principal of Dade County High School.

The Dade County Sheriff’s Office launched an inquiry into the matter. The information released about the case identifies the sheriff’s office as the agency handling the inquiry.

What is known

The arrest and the sheriff’s office inquiry are the confirmed developments. The allegations concern improper sexual contact by an employee.

An arrest records an accusation being handled by the criminal justice system. It does not by itself establish the outcome of the case.

What happens next

The sheriff’s office’s inquiry is the next identified step in the matter. Court proceedings and other case actions would determine how the two counts proceed.

The case involves a school principal and allegations of improper sexual contact by an employee. Any later announcement from the sheriff’s office or a court would provide additional information about the proceedings.