Alissa Lloyd, a former girls basketball coach and teacher at Moore High School in Moore, Oklahoma, has been charged with unlawful tattooing after police allege she gave tattoos to two juvenile students at her home.
The alleged incident occurred on April 3, when the two girls visited Lloyd's residence. According to a probable cause affidavit obtained by KOKH-TV, video footage captured the illegal tattoo session.
Background
Lloyd, 35, served as both a basketball coach and teacher at Moore High School before the allegations surfaced. A spokesperson for Moore Public Schools confirmed that upon learning of the allegation in the spring, Lloyd was immediately removed from her duties and subsequently chose to resign.
"Moore Public Schools learned of an allegation concerning a former coach in the spring," the district said in a statement. "They were immediately removed from their duties and chose to resign. MPS follows state law with any alleged brought to our attention. The safety and security of Moore Public Schools' students and employees is our foremost concern."
The Investigation
The Norman Police Department executed a search warrant at Lloyd's home, where investigators recovered tattoo equipment. According to the affidavit filed with the court, the equipment found matched what Lloyd allegedly used to tattoo one of the girls.
Police determined that the two juvenile students knew Lloyd through her former position at the school. The investigation revealed that the girls arrived at Lloyd's home for a visit and left with permanent tattoos.
The Charges
Lloyd has been charged with unlawful tattooing, a misdemeanor offense under Oklahoma law. She was arrested by Norman police and posted a $1,000 bond following her initial appearance.
Court records indicate that Lloyd is scheduled to appear for arraignment on October 16 in the appropriate jurisdiction.
Key Takeaways
- Alissa Lloyd, 35, formerly coached girls basketball at Moore High School in Moore, Oklahoma
- Police allege she gave tattoos to two juvenile students at her home on April 3
- Video footage allegedly captured the illegal tattoo session
- Investigators recovered tattoo equipment matching what was used on one of the victims
- Lloyd has been charged with unlawful tattooing, a misdemeanor
- She posted $1,000 bond and is due in court for arraignment on October 16
What's Next
Lloyd is scheduled to appear for her arraignment hearing on October 16. The case will proceed through the local court system where she will enter a plea to the misdemeanor charge. Prosecutors may pursue additional charges depending on the outcome of the ongoing investigation.
Moore Public Schools stated that they followed state law upon learning of the allegation and removed Lloyd from her duties immediately.