Wednesday, January 07, 2009

Georgia Teacher Accused of Sex with Student

(Garden City, Georgia) A 28-year-old teacher at Myers Middle School, Erika Simmons, was arrested yesterday for allegedly engaging in sex with a 15-year-old student. Simmons has been charged with rape, child molestation and enticing a child for indecent purposes.
Police say the incident happened back in November at Simmons' Garden City apartment, but it wasn't until December 29 that it was brought to the attention of campus police.

"It came to the attention of the school board police from some students and staff members who heard rumors of this and they picked up on it and began an initial investigation, until they found out it occurred within the city limits of Garden City and they brought it to us," said Garden City police chief David Lyons.

Police tell us it appears the incident only happened once.
Reportedly, Simmons was fired by the school district. Arraignment is scheduled for today.

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