Teacher Jailed for Boffing Boy

(Wytheville, Virginia) A 41-year-old English teacher at Scott Memorial Middle School, Karen Susan Patton, was arrested for allegedly engaging in sex with a 13-year-old student. Patton is specifically charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor, carnal knowledge of a 13-year-old, and having oral sex with a 13-year-old boy.

Apparently, the boy's mother had noticed sexual references in instant messages between her son and Patton which prompted her to alert the police. Patton resigned her teaching position with the school on Friday.

Reportedly, she is married with two children. Patton is being held without bond at the New River Valley Regional Jail. A court appearance is scheduled for Monday.


[Update 08/08/06]

Patton waives preliminary hearing. Case goes to grand jury.


[Update 10/18/06]

Patton indicted.


[Update 03/13/07]

Patton pleads no contest.


[Update 06/26/07]

Patton sentenced.