A Copiah County man was arrested on December 8 at 7:20 p.m.
Christopher Hyder is now facing charges of Sexual Battery against a Vulnerable Teenager.
The sheriff’s department said this event began to unfold in July of this year when concerned parents filed a complaint with The Sheriff’s Office, initiating a thorough investigation.
As a result, Christopher Hyder made his initial court appearance on Monday, December 11, 2023, where his bond was set at $100,000.