Delaware gym owner accused of having sexual relationship with 17-year-old employee

DOVER, Delaware (WPVI) -- A Delaware gym owner is in jail after allegedly having a sexual relationship with a teenager, according to police.

Officers say the teen was an employee at the man's gym.

Thomas Keaton faces several charges, including first-degree sexual abuse and fourth-degree rape.

The 31-year-old owns Legends Elite Gym in Dover.

Police say he had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old employee in 2023 from February to March.

Keaton turned himself in on Tuesday, according to investigators.