College professor accused of sending explicit Snapchat messages in child solicitation case: sheriff's office

Aaron Wood, a Texas professor, allegedly sent sexually explicit photos and messages online to an undercover Florida officer he believed was a 14-year-old boy.

College professor accused of sending explicit Snapchat messages in child solicitation case: sheriff's office

TL;DR

  • Aaron Wood, a 34-year-old drama professor at North Central Texas College (NCTC), was arrested on charges of solicitation of a minor via computer.
  • Wood allegedly sent sexually explicit photos and messages on Snapchat to an undercover agent in Florida who he believed was a 14-year-old boy.
  • The arrest affidavit indicates Wood made comments about having relationships with students of similar ages and expressed nervousness but continued the online interaction.
  • NCTC confirmed Wood's arrest and stated he is no longer employed by the college, emphasizing that the alleged offense did not involve any NCTC students, faculty, or staff.
  • Authorities tracked Wood using the IP address of the interaction, leading to his arrest in Denton, Texas.