GOLDSBORO, NC. (THECOUNT) — Richard Omar Knight, the principal of Dillard Academy, who was being sought by the Goldsboro Police Department, was found dead Monday of an apparent self-inflicted injury.
Knight, 35, was wanted by law enforcement after they responded to a sexual assault call Thursday on Seymour Drive, in Goldsboro, NC. Investigators said Knight is accused of having sexual contact with 12-year-old student at the school.
(ORIGINAL INFORMATION:) A warrant was issued charging Knight with statutory rape, sex act with a student, and indecent liberties with a student.
Knight is not in custody and is actively being sought by law enforcement officials.
Since the allegations, Knight, of Smithfield, has been suspended from the school. source
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call or text Crime Stoppers at (919) 735-2255 or submit a TIP at p3tips.com.
Dillard Academy is a Charter School not affiliated with the Wayne County Public School System.
Anyone with possible information on this incident or a related incident is urged to contact police at 911.
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