Hendry County School Resource Officers arrested 20-year-old Ty’Asia Holmes on charges of Child Neglect and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor.
In the morning hours on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, Hendry County School Resource Officers were asked to sit in on Parent conference with the school staff at LaBelle Middle School. The parent revealed to the school staff and deputies a video on her child’s cell phone which depicted an altercation between students during a class.
This occurred on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, showing her child being held back by the Substitute teacher, Holmes, and the child is being taunted by another student. Both girls can be heard arguing and the substitute teacher is heard telling them to stop and handle the argument outside of school at the “park”.
It was learned that the student being held in the corner was not a student in that classroom. It was later discovered the substitute teacher allowed another student in the classroom to call the front desk and request that the student come to her room where this confrontation would take place.
A video is later provided by a student in which the entire conversation was recorded. The student pointed out to law enforcement personnel who each person was that was speaking. While there was no report of physical contact between students, the actions displayed were those of intimidation and physical threat.
It was learned that the student being held in the corner was not a student in that classroom. It was later discovered the substitute teacher allowed another student in the classroom to call the front desk and request that the student come to her room where this confrontation would take place.
A video is later provided by a student in which the entire conversation was recorded. The student pointed out to law enforcement personnel who each person was that was speaking. While there was no report of physical contact between students, the actions displayed were those of intimidation and physical threat.
As a result of the video, Holmes was later found to have conspired with the students and facilitated the opportunity for this altercation to occur. The conversation during the video contains profanity on the part of students and the substitute. Holmes can be heard inciting and enabling the other students to fight.
“I am disgusted and appalled at the behavior of this substitute teacher”, said Sheriff Steve Whidden. “Schools should be a safe place for children and staff.” Sheriff Whidden added, “We will continue to work closely with the schools to ensure their safety”.
Holmes was arrested and charged with two counts of Child Neglect and eight counts of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor. Holmes was transported to the Hendry County Jail and held overnight on no bond. She was later released this morning, on $35,000.00.bond.
“I am disgusted and appalled at the behavior of this substitute teacher”, said Sheriff Steve Whidden. “Schools should be a safe place for children and staff.” Sheriff Whidden added, “We will continue to work closely with the schools to ensure their safety”.
Holmes was arrested and charged with two counts of Child Neglect and eight counts of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor. Holmes was transported to the Hendry County Jail and held overnight on no bond. She was later released this morning, on $35,000.00.bond.
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