UPDATE: Sheriff reveals more on alleged child sex abuse at Mitchell’s Martial Arts

More information has been revealed about the alleged child sex abuse inside Mitchell’s Marital Arts in Salisbury, Md. In a one-on-one sit down with Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis 47 ABC has learned that there may be another suspect and more than just the three original victims involved in the alleged child sex abuse case.

Both Zack Bennett, 26, an instructor and Leah Wright, 21, have already been arrested for their alleged roles in the matter. Wednesday, Sheriff Lewis alluded to the fact that one more person may have played a role in this and that the Sheriff’s department is working on that possibility.

Charging documents 47 ABC obtained state that three female victims ages 13 to 15 at the time were abused by Bennett, however Lewis said they “know there are several more victims”  involved. Lewis said the investigation is “extremely active” and that more victim interviews will be done.

“I don’t think there’s anyway you can rationalize this. When we deal with these individuals, when we interview them we try to understand what’s going on in their minds, we try to understand why they would even think about victimizing a young child, there’s nothing they can say or do to rationalize what they do,” Lewis said.

According to Lewis they have reason to believe Bennett has been sexually harassing underage girls since he began his employment with Mitchell’s 10-years-ago.

“These things unfortunately occur and when they occur it shocks our conscious, it shocks everyone. Everybody’s victimized by this individual not just those that he physically victimized, but those who looked up to him as a mentor, as an instructor, it affects us all,” Lewis said.

Charging documents have also indicated possible charges pending against Bennett in Ocean City, though the States Attorney’s office in Worcester County could not comment.

Last Friday, M.J. Caldwell, corporate attorney for Mitchell’s Martial Arts released the following statement: “We are aware of the incident. We take the safety and security of our staff and guests very seriously. We intend to uphold and enforce the highest standards of conduct as we move forward with our business.”

Bennett is currently being held at the Wicomico County Detention Center without bail. 

Meanwhile Leah Wright was released Tuesday on $150,000 bond.

Bennett’s attorney, Steve Cox  has said his office won’t comment on this story.