A high school football coach in Alabama has been arrested for allegedly engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a student. Robert Carter, who serves as the coach for Clarke County High School, was apprehended in Niceville, Florida, following a traffic stop, as reported by local news sources. It is believed that he fled Alabama amid an ongoing investigation.
Carter, 55, faces 11 charges and is currently being held at the Okaloosa County jail with a bond set at $122,000. The charges against him include four counts of a school employee engaging in a sexual act with a student, four counts of distributing or soliciting obscene material from a student, and three counts of soliciting a sexual act with a student.
Prior to his arrest, Clarke County Schools placed Carter on administrative leave. Clarke County Schools Superintendent Ashlie Flowers emphasized the importance of professionalism and integrity among faculty and staff, stating that the school system takes reports of employee misconduct seriously and collaborates with law enforcement to ensure appropriate measures are taken. The safety and well-being of students remain a top priority.
Carter became the head coach at Clarke County in 2023, achieving a record of 15-10 over two seasons. He previously held the head coaching position at Beauregard High School, where he led the team to a state championship in 2016, and also coached at Sylacauga in 2021 and 2022.
