Spring Hill Teacher Arrested on Multiple Felony Charges

A high school teacher employed by the Spring Hill School District has been arrested and is facing multiple felony charges following an investigation by the Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office.

It was reported, Ercel Waylon Lewallen, 47, was taken into custody on Tuesday, May 7, 2025. According to the sheriff’s office, Lewallen is charged with promoting obscene materials, pandering or possessing media depicting sexually explicit conduct involving a child, and engaging children in sexually explicit conduct for use in visual or print media.

The investigation was led by Hempstead County Sheriff’s Investigators. Authorities have not released further details to protect the identities of any potential victims.

Lewallen is currently being held at the Hempstead County Detention Center as he awaits further legal proceedings. The Spring Hill School District has not released a statement at this time.