Former Horatio High School vice-principal under going mental evaluation

A former Horatio High School administrator that was charged last year for allegedly maintaining a sexual relationship with a student is expected to return to court next month following the completion of a mental evaluation.

41-year-old Labrada Vann was arrested in April of 2022 on a felony count of first-degree sexual assault. During the time of the alleged incident Vann served as the vice-principal for Horatio High School. She has pleaded not guilty to the charge.

According to records, Vann is expected to return the Sevier County Circuit Court on March 2 to determine if a mental evaluation has been completed. The court approved a defense motion last year for Vann to undergo the evaluation to determine if she was fit to proceed as a defendant in the case.

The evaluation is being performed by a psychologist of the Division of Aging, Adult and Behavioral Health Services.

According to the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office, investigators were contacted by the Arkansas Crimes Against Children Hotline in April of last year in reference to a possible inappropriate relationship between Vann and a student. The sheriff’s office then began an investigation into the allegations. An arrest warrant was then issued for Vann.

Vann posted a $100,000 bond following her arraignment later that month.

Upon a conviction, the charge of first degree sexual assault carries a prison sentence of six to 30 years.