Downey~Taylor Welch, the 22 year old substitute teacher from La Mirada who was arrested this week for allegedly exchanging sexually graphic images with a 13-year-old female has posted bond, law enforcement officials have confirmed.

Welch, who substituted at Hutchinson Middle School was slated to appear in Downey Superior Court on Thursday.

After posting a $140,000 bail bond, he was released from county jail and is scheduled to appear in court on May 22.