Illinois Teacher Accused of Molesting Boy

(Mundelein, Illinois) A 39-year-old eighth-grade teacher at West Oak Middle School, Nicole R. Jacobsen, has been arrested for allegedly molesting a 14-year-old boy. She has been charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse.

The teacher is alleged to have fondled the boy in a school classroom after a volleyball game May 13.

The allegations surfaced when the boy's 17-year-old brother found messages May 17 on the 14-year-old's Facebook account between the boy and Jacobsen, like a message from the teacher stating "I love you and can't wait to see you."

On the afternoon of May 18, the older brother took copies of the messages to the West Oak Middle School principal, who then notified school officials.

The teacher was immediately sent home and the school district notified the boy's parents of the incident that day. During a special board meeting May 18, Jacobsen was placed on immediate paid administrative leave, pending the outcome of an investigation.

The school district became aware of the criminal charge on Saturday. Jacobsen resigned her teaching position on Sunday.

Jacobsen was booked into custody and later released on $50,000 bond.