FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. () – Investigators with the Florence County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) arrested a man alleged to have been responsible for creating a foul odor at a Florence High School.

A Facebook post from the law enforcement agency said that between August 25th and September 19th, Alexander Paul Robertson Lewis, a teaching assistant to West Florence High School, sprayed an internet acquired spray designed to imitate fecal odor at the school.

Investigators said that Lewis used the spray on multiple occasions and over time resulting in a disruption of the school, children requiring medical attention for respiratory issues and incur a bill of over $55,000 for inspection and damage to the school’s air conditioning system.

The 32-year-old was arrested September 19th and charged with Disturbing Schools and Malicious Injury to Property

FCSO said the investigation into this matter is ongoing and additional charges are possible.

Lewis is being held at the Florence County Detention Center while awaiting a bond hearing.