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Tennessee middle school teacher facing more child rape charges, DA says (WSMV)
“The initial investigation into the allegations against Allen led to three counts of child rape. Now, he’s facing additional charges as more victims were identified. A nine-count criminal indictment was issued against Allen on Monday.”
Former Plymouth teacher accused of sex assault sentenced to probation, no sex offender registration (Hartford Courant)
“Former students told police he would often invite girls to sit on his lap and ask them to stay inside with him when the other kids were out at recess, according to the affidavit.”
Alachua County third grade teacher arrested on charges of DUI, drug possession, resisting arrest (WUFT)
“Correa refused to present his driver’s license to police and pulled away while being handcuffed during his arrest. Police say Correa had just over four grams of MDPV, known sometimes as bath salts, in his jacket pocket upon a search.”
Tampa teacher among more than 120 arrested in Hillsborough sex sting (Tampa Bay Times)
“A number of the suspects, including Villacorteza, face charges such as using a computer to travel to meet a minor after using a computer to solicit illegal acts, a second-degree felony that can bring 15 years in prison.”
Palm Beach County teacher fired by school district after multiple arrests (WPTV)
“Since mid-November, Wright has been accused of making harassing phone calls to a woman he was dating, aggravated assault in downtown West Palm Beach, drug possession and interrupting a pro-Palestinian rally while carrying a concealed knife.”
Bastrop ISD teacher resigns, charged with online solicitation of a minor (KXAN)
“Byrd was arrested after he contacted someone who he thought was a 15-year-old girl via Whisper, which is a chat platform.”
Former Wilson County teacher sentenced for statutory rape, sexual battery of student (WZTV)
“This sentence is related to charges filed after a relationship with a 14-year-old student when the student came forward in 2021.”
Chesapeake deputy charged with strangulation (WAVY)
“No other details in the case have been shared by police.”
“On Jan. 9, a Facebook post made by Jeffrey Rich showed pictures and videos of dogs at the Center living in their own feces with their ribs and hips clearly visible due to presumed malnourishment.”
Iowa auditor uncovers nearly $55,000 in Improper [sic] spending at Lucas County Health Department (The Des Moines Register)
“Purchases were made from a Hy-Vee in Chariton and Office Depot, the report said, and included gift cards, food, paper and personal hygiene products and a personal computer. Though Schumann was authorized to use the card for work-related purposes, up to 80% of purchases recorded were improper or unsupported, according to the report.”
TSA official accused of exploiting a family member with dementia is arrested at Atlanta airport (NBC News)
“She was arrested on a warrant out of Port St. Lucie, Florida, on charges of forgery, a third-degree felony.”
Chair Rodgers: EPA’s Failure to Report $7 Billion in Spending is Another Failure of Leadership (U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers)
“It’s outrageous and unacceptable that the EPA cannot keep track of its spending or inform Congress — and the American people — of how it is using taxpayer dollars. This eye-opening report only further highlights the need for more transparency at the EPA.”
Report on Minnesota postal problems will be out soon, but solutions may be elusive (MinnPost)
“Poor mail delivery is not limited to Minnesota. Similar complaints have been voiced in Colorado, Kansas, Maine, Hawaii, and other states.”
$23M in CPS tech devices lost or stolen, new inspector general report finds (WMAQ-TV)
“We’re looking at fraud, waste, misconduct.”
“Moreover, the Portland Auditor’s office identified a lack of clarity in the Fire Bureau as to whether these programs are expected to alleviate the burden on firefighters at all.”