A Flash player error has occured, please make sure you have the latest Adobe Flash Player. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.

Tools

FIRST ON WINKNEWS.com: Band director arrested

By WINK News

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office has arrested the Port Charlotte High School Band Director. Dale Bowe was arrested early Saturday morning on charges of sexual assault on a victim under 18 years of age charges.

WINK News reporter Joe Capasso was the only reporter to be at Bowe's house Saturday afternoon. When knocking on the door, nobody answered, but neighbors are shocked.

According to a Charlotte County Sheriff Office report, deputies are accusing Bowe of one count of sexual battery. Report says a student reported falling asleep in hot tub at Bowe's home. The 15 year old student then woke-up to Bowe performing sex act on him.

The report also details another incident of possible sexual battery with 16-year-old on a trip to Orlando. Bowe was was not arrested for that accusation, but now the Orlando Police Department is investigating that claim.

Bowe has posted a $75,000 bond and is out of jail.

We left a message with the Charlotte County School District's public information officer for a comment, but he has not returned our phone calls.

Bowe was named exceptional volunteer at Port Charlotte High School three years ago. He was named the Band Director just five months ago.

Bowe's arraignment date is set for early March.

Trust WINK News for the latest on this developing story.

Add a comment

Name:

Comment: 500 Characters Left

Comments are moderated and will not appear on this story until after they have been reviewed and deemed appropriate for posting.

WINK News and its affiliated companies are not responsible for the content of comments posted or for anything arising out of use of the above comments or other interaction among the users. We reserve the right to screen, refuse to post, remove or edit user-generated content at any time and for any or no reason in our absolute and sole discretion without prior notice, although we have no duty to do so or to monitor any Public Forum.

This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.
More On Demand