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South Carolina Teaching Assistant Charged Over Repeated 'Fart Spray' Incidents at High School

Deputies cite CCTV footage as the case remains open.

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.