Overview
- Alexander Paul Robertson Lewis, 32, was arrested on counts of disturbing schools and malicious injury to property after a series of odor incidents at West Florence High School.
- Authorities allege the fecal-odor spray was deployed multiple times between Aug. 25 and Sept. 19, disrupting classes and prompting safety checks.
- Students reported nausea, dizziness, headaches and some respiratory issues that required medical attention, according to officials and local reports.
- The district estimates more than $55,000 in costs for inspections and HVAC work tied to the episodes, investigators said.
- Deputies say CCTV shows a person appearing to spray an object in a breezeway, Lewis denies using prank spray and claims he carried lemon-scented sanitizer, his bond was set at $9,090 and the investigation could yield additional charges.