Estill Co. assistant coach charged with rape due in court

22-year-old accused of inappropriate relationships with students

ESTILL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — An Estill County High School assistant coach, arrested earlier this month on rape charges, is scheduled for arraignment Wednesday.

According to Kentucky State Police, 22-year-old Samuel Beeler was arrested on November 6. Investigators allege Beeler had inappropriate relationships with two students.

Beeler faces two counts of rape. Following his arrest, the Estill County Board of Education initiated his termination.

Court records indicate Beeler’s arraignment is set for 1 p.m. this afternoon.