Teacher’s Assistant Alexander Lewis Arrested for Releasing Unpleasant Odor at West Florence High School in South Carolina

A South Carolina teaching assistant was arrested following a string of disturbances at a high school.

The arrest comes after complaints of a mysterious smell that later revealed the suspect allegedly used “poop” spray inside the school.

Alexander Lewis, 32, was charged with disturbing schools and malicious injury to property.

Deputies say Lewis, a teaching assistant at West Florence High School used a spray he bought online to mimic the smell of feces.

Investigators believe he sprayed it multiple times between august 25th and September 19th, disrupting classes, triggering health issues, and costing the district nearly $55,000 in inspections and air conditioning damages.

Lewis’ total bond was set at just over $9,000 by the judge.

For weeks, students and staff reported headaches, nausea, and dizziness from what they described as a strong, gas-like smell.

“My [son’s] asthma has been triggered multiple times because of this, and I had to take him to the doctor three times,” one parent said.

In August, the district sent out an email to parents, saying the high school’s gas lines, propane systems, and air quality were inspected and nothing dangerous was found.