Maine Teacher Accused of Sex with Male Student

(Lincoln, Maine) A special education teacher at Matanawcook Academy, Tammy Larlee, has been accused of engaging in sex with a 15-year-old male student.

Larlee faces four counts of gross sexual assault and four counts of unlawful contact with a minor.

According to police, the sexual relationship was uncovered while they were investigating a burglary case involving the 15 year old boy and Larlee.

Police chief Daniel Summers with Lincoln police said, "She [Larlee] was driving them around, but obviously there was some concern by the officers about why is this woman hanging around such young people especially this individual. It raised suspicion with the investigators who thought you know maybe we ought to press this a little bit further."

During police questioning, the 15 year old admitted he did have sex with Larlee at least four times this past summer. Detectives than questioned the special ed tech where they said she also admitted to having sexual relations with him.

Details on booking are unavailable.