ROTC Teacher Accused Of Sex Assault

SEAFORD, Del. - Delaware State Police have arrested a 49-year-old man for several charges stemming from an inappropriate relationship he maintained with a 16-year-old Seaford girl.

Police said Timothy J. McDorman, of Lincoln, was an ROTC teacher at Seaford High School and the victim was a student of his.

The investigation began Wednesday when the teen's mother notified authorities of an alarming text message she discovered on her daughter’s cell phone. The message clearly indicated the sender was involved in sexual activity with her daughter. The mother was able to determine that the sender was Mr. McDorman, said authorities.

School officials and police were immediately notified and an ensuing investigation revealed that McDorman did in fact send the sexually explicit text to the girl.

Investigators learned the two were involved in a relationship since October 2008 that involved the victim sending several nude photographs of her to McDorman’s cell phone. The relationship continued and in March of this year, the pair had engaged in sexual intercourse.

McDorman was arrested and charged with 15 counts of using a Computer to Unlawfully Depict a Child Engaging in a Prohibited Sexual Act, one count of Rape Fourth Degree, and 15 counts of Possession of Child Pornography.

He was released after posting a $100,000 secured bail.