Arizona Teacher Accused of Sex with Girl, 14

(Phoenix, Arizona) A 28-year-old teacher at Sonoran Sky Elementary School in Glendale, Kimberly Ali, has been accused of engaging in sex with a 14-year-old female student.

Phoenix Police were initially alerted after the victim's mother found sexual messages (sexting) on her daughter's phone.

Ali faces nine counts of sexual conduct with a minor and five counts of sex abuse.

The 14-year-old admitted to several acts of sexual contact with Ali. Online contact began as early as April of this year while sexual contact began July 14 through July 26, police said.

Ali was arrested yesterday morning and booked into custody.