Texas Teacher Accused of Theft

(Odessa, Texas) A 43-year-old English teacher at Odessa High School, Jena Marie Graves, has been arrested for having intent to deprive owner of property without consent.

Graves sponsored the Bronchettes, Odessa High School pep squad, and allegedly stole more than $6,500 from the activity fund.

Graves was apprehended earlier this month by Ector County Independent School District Police.

On Jan. 20, ECISD Police Officer Paul Carr hand delivered a letter to Graves, giving her 10 days to return the missing money. On Jan. 31, officers reported they hadn’t been contacted by Graves about returning the money, the affidavit said.

It adds that Graves is the sole sponsor of the Bronchettes and no one gave her permission to take the money or deposit the funds.

The District Attorney has yet to act on the case.