Vermont state police say a sixth-grade teacher from Bradford has been charged with multiple felony sex crimes against a child.

Police say 51-year-old Richard Foster -- a teacher at the Bradford Elementary School as of Friday -- was hospitalized today after a suicide attempt.

Police say their investigation began Friday evening after they were informed of a report by a juvenile who formerly lived in Vermont to a police department in Florida.

Police say searches at Foster's home and the school turned up evidence. Foster is facing several felony charges.

They include mutiple counts of aggravated sexual assault on a minor; lewd and lascivious conduct with a minor; possession of child pornography; use of a child in a sexual performance; and luring a child for sexual exploitation.