UPDATE: Hastings teacher turns himself in following allegations of sexual misconduct

UPDATE: 

According to the Hastings Police Department, Tyler Hedlund turned himself in Thursday afternoon. 

He’s been lodged at the Adams County Jail.

An arrest warrant has been issued for a Hastings teacher suspected of having a sexual relationship with a student. 

In April, the Hastings Police Department began investigating reports of a relationship between Tyler Hedlund, 23, listed as a first year physical education teacher at Hastings St. Cecilia, and a 16-year-old student. 

According to court documents, the student told investigators she exchanged numbers with Hedlund and the two saw each other on a number of occasions. The two met about 20 times in total, and had sex during 6-7 of those meetings, the documents say, with all but one of those meetings occurring at Hedlund’s home. 

The documents also say Hedlund provided alcohol to the student and her friends on several occasions. 

Hedlund was placed on administrative leave in April. 

School administrators said in statement last month that steps were being taken to “ensure a safe environment” at the school. School officials were not immediately available to comment Thursday morning.