Teacher Accused of Child Endangerment

(Portsmouth, New Hampshire) A 34-year-old special education teacher for the Seabrook School System, Holly Spreen, was arrested last Friday for child endangerment when fellow passengers aboard a harbor cruise ship reported that an inebriated Spreen dropped and dragged her child.

Medical professionals at Portsmouth Regional Hospital indicated that Spreen's blood alcohol content was .49, typically high enough to induce a coma or cause death.

Spreen was booked into the Rockingham County House of Corrections and her car was impounded. Today, Spreen was arraigned in Portsmouth District Court and formally charged with child endangerment. Judge Sawako Gardner set bail at $3,000 personal recognizance and $1,500 cash.

A trial in district court is scheduled for August 14th.

Notably, Spreen has been in trouble before. In December 2005, she was arrested for domestic assault and obstruction of justice. And last month, Portsmouth Police arrested her for simple assault.


[Update 11/06/07]

Spreen sentenced.