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Police arrested her after discovering a video, which they say shows that she “engaged in sexual conduct” on several occasions with a juvenile who she was counseling, according to a police report by the Columbus Division of Police. The report states Shires was charged with unlawfully having sexual conduct with a minor.
According to court records cited by 10 WBNS, the teenager’s mother notified authorities on Sept. 27 after she found text messages between her son and Shires. In the messages, Shires allegedly asked the child if he had "deleted the videos" and if his mother had seen the videos and messages, per 10 WBNS.
Days later, investigators discovered a video they say shows the two in different kinds of sexual activities in locations across Columbus, court documents say, according to the outlet. Investigators claim the incidents took place in September, per the outlet.
Shires previously worked with the National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP), the police report says. The organization did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.
Ohio Social Worker Accused of Sexually Abusing 13-Year-Old She Counseled After Mom Found Suspicious Texts
Payton Shires, 24, allegedly admitted to the disturbing behavior during a call with the boy’s mother and detectives from the Columbus Police Department, according to reports.
Shires of Mount Sterling was previously employed by the National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP), a group which specializes in working with families involved in the foster care system, according to the Columbus Dispatch.
It remains unclear whether she was assigned to the boy through NYAP.
Social worker admitted having sex with 13-year-old boy she counseled: report
Shires was arrested without incident on Friday and arraigned early Saturday morning, court records show, at which time the judge set a $500,085 bond. She would also not be permitted to speak with the alleged victim if released on bail.
On Monday, the case was bound over to the grand jury and removed from the municipal court to the court of common pleas after Shires waived her right to a preliminary hearing, court records show. The prosecution will now have 60 days to try and indict Shires under Ohio law, and if they do not, charges could be dismissed in the case under Ohio law.
Shires has yet to enter a plea and her lawyer did not return a request for comment.
Social Worker, 24, Filmed Herself Having Sex With Boy, 13: Police
According to court records cited by 10 WBNS, the teenager’s mother notified authorities on Sept. 27 after she found text messages between her son and Shires. In the messages, Shires allegedly asked the child if he had "deleted the videos" and if his mother had seen the videos and messages, per 10 WBNS.
Days later, investigators discovered a video they say shows the two in different kinds of sexual activities in locations across Columbus, court documents say, according to the outlet. Investigators claim the incidents took place in September, per the outlet.
Shires previously worked with the National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP), the police report says. The organization did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.
Ohio Social Worker Accused of Sexually Abusing 13-Year-Old She Counseled After Mom Found Suspicious Texts
Payton Shires, 24, allegedly admitted to the disturbing behavior during a call with the boy’s mother and detectives from the Columbus Police Department, according to reports.
Shires of Mount Sterling was previously employed by the National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP), a group which specializes in working with families involved in the foster care system, according to the Columbus Dispatch.
It remains unclear whether she was assigned to the boy through NYAP.
Social worker admitted having sex with 13-year-old boy she counseled: report
Shires was arrested without incident on Friday and arraigned early Saturday morning, court records show, at which time the judge set a $500,085 bond. She would also not be permitted to speak with the alleged victim if released on bail.
On Monday, the case was bound over to the grand jury and removed from the municipal court to the court of common pleas after Shires waived her right to a preliminary hearing, court records show. The prosecution will now have 60 days to try and indict Shires under Ohio law, and if they do not, charges could be dismissed in the case under Ohio law.
Shires has yet to enter a plea and her lawyer did not return a request for comment.
Social Worker, 24, Filmed Herself Having Sex With Boy, 13: Police
