Neches principal arrested on charges of investigation interference

NECHES — A Neches Elementary School Principal was released from jail earlier this week after being indicted in Anderson County. According to our news partner KETK, Kimberlyn Ann Snider is accused of interfering with a sexual assault investigation of a case involving a minor. It is unclear if the child is a student at the school. Snider was released after paying bond of $17,500. She was wanted for allegedly trying to hide, alter and destroy evidence. Snider is being accused of using her position to hinder the investigation.

Justin Roberts with Roberts and Roberts Law Firm explained what these criminal charges could mean for Snider, to our news partner KETK, “One charge of tampering with the evidence that’s a felony charge. That gets you two to ten years in prison. The other chargers are those official oppression charges. She has five of those. Those are each up to a year, so she’s looking total at a maximum of 15 years in prison for all of these charges together.”

Kelli Karczewski, the attorney who represents the school district, said “The administration, including Mrs. Snider, is cooperating with law enforcement, and feel optimistic that with clarification the matter will be resolved expeditiously and without disruption the educational environment of NISD students.”