Former teacher faces felony charges in sexual assault of student in Wake County

Friday, January 2, 2026
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Two law enforcement agencies have charged a former teacher at Rolesville Charter Academy with multiple felony counts related to the sexual assault of a student.

Armani Fields, 25, is accused of assaulting a minor on Nov. 6 and is being held without bond.

The charges include first-degree kidnapping, sexual activity with a student, and sexual exploitation of a minor

ABC11 reached out to Rolesville Charter Academy for comment, but no response has been received. A school spokesperson told the News and Observer that Fields is no longer employed, adding that the allegations have left the school community in shock.

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