A former teacher’s aide at Knightstown Intermediate School is facing criminal charges after police say he sent inappropriate messages to multiple children.

Thirty-nine-year-old Elisha Ray Moscrip of Anderson was arrested following a Rush County Sheriff’s Department investigation. According to court documents, the parents of a juvenile approached school officials and law enforcement after discovering dozens of social media messages between their child and Moscrip.

Investigators say Moscrip allegedly used the alias "Pianoman765" online, telling the minor they were beautiful, and encouraging them to deceive their parents to meet up for a movie. Authorities later uncovered a second juvenile who reported getting "weird vibes" from Moscrip after he allegedly asked them to skip school to hang out.

Moscrip has been charged with two misdemeanor counts of attempting to contribute to the delinquency of a minor. During a police interview, Moscrip denied criminal intent, claiming the messages were merely "sarcastic."

He is scheduled for a pre-trial conference on June 2nd.