Aaron Wood, a 34-year-old drama professor at North Central Texas College (NCTC), was arrested by the Denton County Sheriff’s Office last Friday on charges of solicitation of a minor via computer, according to county records [1]. The arrest followed an investigation in which Wood allegedly sent sexually explicit photos and messages on Snapchat to an individual he believed was a 14-year-old boy, who was actually an undercover officer from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Florida [1]. The alleged online interaction occurred on May 22, and authorities tracked Wood through his IP address to an apartment in Denton [1].
According to the arrest affidavit, Wood reportedly told the undercover officer that he teaches students around the same age as the person he believed he was communicating with and made incriminating statements about his interest in minors [1]. The affidavit also states that Wood sent a picture of male genitals and other explicit messages, and requested similar images in return [1]. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office determined there was probable cause to charge Wood with transmission of harmful material to minors and unlawful use of a two-way communication device [1].
NCTC confirmed Wood's arrest and stated that he was no longer employed as of Monday following the incident [1]. The college emphasized that, to their knowledge, the alleged offense did not involve any NCTC students or staff, and that Wood had not had contact with students, faculty, or staff since his arrest on September 25, 2026 [1]. The school reiterated its commitment to the safety of its students and staff [1].
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CONCLUSION
The arrest of Aaron Wood, a former NCTC drama professor, on charges of online child solicitation has prompted the college to terminate his employment and reassure the community about student safety. The allegations do not involve any NCTC students or staff, and there is no indication of broader institutional impact. No market or financial implications were reported.