A 31-year-old Union City school secretary was arrested following a police investigation into allegations she had sex with two students, authorities said.According to police, officers received a report of a domestic battery over the weekend. During the investigation, police learned the woman’s husband spotted her with an 18-year-old student and confronted her. The Randolph County Sheriff’s Department is separately investigating the reported domestic incident.The initial reaction prompted police to further investigate the woman’s actions. Investigators identified her as Alicia Hughes, who was employed by the Randolph Eastern School Corporation as a secretary. Police said Hughes also had a separate sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student.Authorities said the alleged relationship with the minor occurred on multiple occasions. Hughes was arrested and charged with five counts of child grooming in connection with that charge. Police have not announced any charges over what happened to the 18-year-old student.Hughes was taken into custody and transported to the Randolph County Jail, where he is being held on $25,000 cash bail. Her husband has not been identified, and authorities have not said whether charges will be filed in connection with the reported domestic incident.The school corporation confirmed that Hughes has been relieved of duties involving students while legal proceedings continue. School district officials said they would not comment further due to the ongoing investigation and the need to protect student privacy.The Union City Police Department said the investigation is ongoing and more information may be released as the case progresses.
