Overview
- Police allege the 26-year-old met the 15-year-old through a dating app and had sex in a car off campus on Wednesday.
- The student disclosed the encounter to school staff, leading to Nelson’s arrest at Guilford Park High School on Thursday.
- Nelson is being held at the Howard County Detention Center, and the school system placed him on administrative leave.
- Detectives say they do not believe the two had any prior interaction at or near the school before connecting online.
- The district said Nelson previously worked brief assignments at other county schools and provided a tip line at 410-313-7867 and HCPFcrimetips@howardcountymd.gov.