Former Collinsville Christian Academy Principal Charged with Attempted Sex Abuse

By Roger Starkey
Metro Independent
March 7, 2014

http://metroindependent.com/2014/03/07/former-collinsville-christian-academy-principal-charged-with-attempted-sex-abuse/4795/

A former principal at Collinsville Christian Academy had been charged with two felony counts of attempted aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a male between the ages of 13-18

Photo by Roger Starkey

Photo by Roger Starkey

Robert Allen Lane, 57, of the 1200 block of Antler Drive in Troy, allegedly made two attempts to fondle a male student between the ages of 13-18. Both incidents occurred on school property, during normal business hours, in the fall of 2013.

According to charges filed by the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office, the first incident occurred between Sept. 1, 2013 and Nov. 1, 2013. Lane allegedly touched the leg of the victim, with the intent to arouse the victim sexually, and attempted to fondle him.

The second incident occurred between Nov. 1, 2013 and Nov. 7, 2013. Again Lane allegedly touched the leg and stomach area of the victim, attempting to sexually arouse and fondle him.

Lane was the principal at Collinsville Christian Academy from Aug. 2010 to Dec. 2013. Officials at the school could not be reached for comment.

Collinsville Police said that, although no other victims have been identified, investigators believe there may be more in the area. Anyone with information is asked to call the Collinsville Police Department crime tip line at 618-301-4444 or Collinsville Police Lieutenant Todd Link at 618-344-2131, ext. 5126.

Bond for Lane was set $100,000. Lane posted bond and was later released from custody