Connecticut Teacher Accused of Sex with Minor

Allison Marchese
(Madison, Connecticut) A 37-year-old teacher at Daniel Hand High School, Allison J. Marchese, has been accused of engaging in sex with a minor.

Marchese faces counts of second-degree sexual assault and risk of injury or impairing the morals of a minor.

Her arrest is the result of an investigation that began at Daniel Hand High School on Jan. 7. Police did not say whether the alleged victim is a student.

Marchese teaches English at the school, where her husband also teaches. Her status wasn't clear late Thursday morning.

Marchese was booked and released on $100,000 bond.