GIBSON CITY, Ill. (WAND) — A Gibson City teacher and coach has been charged with sexually abusing a student.

On March 30, Gibson City Police Department officers met with the parents of a GCMS student who said their child had been receiving concerning text messages from Robert Dinkins.

At that time, Mr. Dinkins was an 8th grade teacher, 8th grade basketball coach, Middle School Track Coach, Head High School Varsity Soccer Coach, and High School basketball coach.

GCPD then started the investigation process in conjunction with the Gibson City Melvin Sibley CUSD #5 and the Illinois State Attorneys Appellate Prosecutors Office from Springfield.

GCPD executed a search warrant at Dinkins’ home and seized his phone and other electronics.

As part of the investigation, several interviews were c

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