Volusia school nurse arrested for traveling to meet minor, records show
(Joshua Leggett. Volusia County Corrections Photo)
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - A school nurse in Volusia County has been arrested on charges related to traveling to meet a minor, according to the Voluisa County inmate log.
Joshua Leggett, 50, was booked Sunday morning just before 5:30 a.m. on charges of traveling to meet a minor using a computer and an offense against a student by an authority figure.
A spokesperson with Volusia County Schools confirmed that Leggett is a school nurse at New Smyrna Beach High School.
In a statement, VCS told FOX 35: "Our staff is working with law enforcement to ensure their investigation can move forward appropriately. The individual has been placed on leave and will have no interaction with students moving forward. Further action will be determined based on the findings of the investigation."
VCS has also opened an investigation on Leggett.
Resources will be on hand for student support at NSB HS, according to VCS.