An Underwood teacher is facing criminal charges after allegedly standing on a student’s back during a lock down drill, injuring the child.

According to area reports, Jason Rogers has been charged with one count of malicious punishment of a child. 

According to reports, a student in Rogers’ class told law enforcement he was lying on his stomach during a lock down drill when Rogers stepped on his back with both feet. The victim said he yelled out and began crying, adding his back hurt from the incident. 

Law enforcement reportedly spoke with Rogers the next day, according to the complaint and area reports. 

Rogers reportedly told police he saw two students lying down during the drill and didn’t feel the class was taking the drill seriously. He said he then put his foot onto the lower back of the victim. Court documents and area reports say Rogers later admitted to stepping on two others students as well. 

As of the time of press, Rogers was due in court for an initial appearance as soon as next week.