Teacher's Aide Accused of Sex, Lewdness with Boy

(Fernley, Nevada) A Fernley Intermediate School teacher's aide, Tracie Nelson, has been accused of engaging in sex with a 15-year-old boy. Nelson's age is variously reported as somewhere between 26 and 37, inclusive. Apparently, Nelson had sex with the boy in a car while his teen buddies watched.

Naturally, the school district suspended Nelson, with pay, of course.

A criminal complaint has been filed charging Nelson with sexual seduction, lewdness and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Before police could arrest her, Nelson allegedly attempted suicide by drug overdose and was rushed to the hospital. She'll be arrested upon her recovery and release from the hospital.

Tip: Don Morgenstern


[Update 10/28/06]

Nelson waived her preliminary hearing and is expected to accept a plea deal on Monday. The 37-year-old reportedly will plead guilty in exchange for dismissal of the contributing to the delinquency charges. Since her arrest on October 19, she's been held in the Lyon County Jail on $10,000 bail.


[Update 03/22/07]

Nelson sentenced.