Female Teacher Accused of Sex with Female Student

(Harlem, Georgia) A 28-year-old teacher and softball coach at Harlem High School, Melissa Chase, was arrested Monday for engaging in sex with a 16-year-old female student. Chase is charged with felony sexual assault. She was booked into the Columbia County Detention Center.

The alleged sex occurred this month at the school. Chase resigned her teaching position on Monday.

Tip: Don Morgenstern


[Update 06/30/07]

Chase convicted of sex assault.


[Update 08/10/07]

Chase sentenced.