Teacher's Aide Arrested for Unlawful Sex

(Downey, California) A 53-year-old special ed teacher's assistant at Downey High School, Jean Panzo-Montalbano, was arrested on Monday for engaging in sex with a 16-year-old boy.

Reportedly, Panzo-Montalbano worked for a county-wide special program which placed her in contact with the boy whom she raped at various locations, including his home. The Downey Police Department was alerted to the situation by the victim.

Panzo-Montalbano was booked into custody and released on $20,000 bond. Her arraignment has been scheduled for April 24th.

Tip: Don Morgenstern


[Update 05/04/07]

Panzo-Montalbano pleads not guilty.


[Update 08/30/07]

Panzo-Montalbano sentenced to probation.