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

Aaron Wood, a drama professor at North Central Texas College (NCTC), was arrested for allegedly sending sexually explicit photos and messages to an individual he believed was a 14-year-old boy on Snapchat. The arrest followed an investigation by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, where an undercover agent posed as the minor. NCTC confirmed Wood is no longer employed and stated the alleged offense did not involve any school students or staff.

• 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.