Special Needs Teacher and Special Needs Student

(Indianapolis, Indiana) A 40-year-old special needs teacher at Pike High School, Taine Abdullah, was arrested yesterday for allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old male student.

Reportedly, the school system was alerted to the allegation on Tuesday by a student. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department was then notified and Abdullah was relieved of her teaching duties.

The situation continues to be investigated by Sex Crimes detectives and the school system.

Abdullah was booked into custody. A bail amount wasn't reported.