Hartford & New Haven, CT, September 15, 2026 — A former Ohio teacher is facing charges after a missing 16-year-old girl was discovered alive at his residence in Springfield, Ohio. The discovery concluded a period of 263 days during which the teenager had been reported missing.

Jobe Binkley, identified as a former teacher, has been charged with interference with custody. Authorities allege that Binkley knowingly harbored the minor. This charge comes after investigators located the 16-year-old girl at Binkley’s home.

According to reports from authorities, Binkley also previously obstructed their search efforts. It is alleged that he refused law enforcement entry to his home when they were seeking the missing teenager. The exact timeline of when he allegedly refused entry was not specified.

The circumstances surrounding the girl’s disappearance and her time at Binkley’s residence remain under investigation. The duration of her absence, 263 days, highlights the extended period she was unaccounted for. Information regarding the girl’s condition upon being found was not provided.

Details concerning Binkley’s employment as a teacher, including the school district and subject taught, were not immediately available. The charge of interference with custody indicates that authorities believe Binkley acted to prevent the lawful return of the minor to her guardians.

The Springfield, Ohio Police Department is leading the investigation into the case. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses. The former teacher’s legal proceedings have commenced following the charges filed against him. The outcome of these proceedings and any further findings will be subject to official reports.

Story summarized from the original created by Akim Powell on www.wfsb.com, see more information here.

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