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Former Cleveland Co. Schools employee accused of sex crimes with children

CLEVELAND COUNTY, N.C. — A former employee for Cleveland County Schools is accused of sexually assaulting two children, according to Channel 9's partner, the Shelby Star.

Ron Burns, 60, faces several sex charges, including indecent liberties with a child.

Investigators said the incidents involved two 7-year-old girls, and they did not happen on school property.

Burns is out of jail on bond.

Investigators haven't said what position he held within the school district, but said he didn’t' have direct contact with students.

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