LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY: Leroy Littles Sr, a Kentucky middle school principal, was arrested on the first day of his job on Monday, March 13, 2023. He was arrested on account of a domestic violence incident.

The 44-year-old started working as the principal at Olmsted Academy North in Louisville. He was taken into custody over a December 25, 2022, domestic violence incident. He was charged with fourth-degree assault and third-degree terroristic threatening.

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'Welcome, Principal Littles'

A police report obtained by WDRB-TV claimed that the principal had arrived at his girlfriend’s home when she was spotted leaving with an ex-boyfriend. As Littles began arguing with her, he allegedly assaulted her former boyfriend, who had injuries to his face and head. But when the Hillview police officers arrived at the scene, Littles was gone.

The victim was checked by EMS at the scene and was advised to go to a hospital for treatment. But, the victim has a video of the alleged assault and gave it to the Bullitt County Attorney’s Office days after the incident according to a report by NY Post. Based on it, Littles was arrested.

According to the Bullitt County Sheriff’s Office, Leroy Littles Sr. was arrested on a warrant served out of the Hillview Police Department at the school, where a "Welcome, Principal Littles" sign made by the students and school was placed in front.

Littles has reportedly worked for the school district for 16 years as an English teacher and behavioral coach at multiple schools in the district. He was announced as the new principal of Fredrick Law Olmsted Academy North in Louisville on March 8.

The school's statement

The Jefferson County Public Schools district issued a letter to parents about the arrest. "We always want to keep you informed of what’s happening at Olmsted North and with your child’s education. You may have seen or heard local media stories about allegations against Olmsted North Principal Leroy Littles, Sr. The charges are unrelated to JCPS," it read.

Olmsted’s assistant principal, Ebony Booker, will be serving as the administrator in charge while the district follows procedures for allegations related to staff. "JCPS is following its normal procedures for allegations related to staff. In the meantime, Assistant Principal Ebony Booker will be the administrator in charge, effective immediately", the district said.