WALLINGFORD, Conn. — A former Wallingford middle school teacher facing charges in the sexual assault of a 14-year-old student was arrested on Thursday, according to the town's police department.
Renee Deleon, 52, of Wallingford, is facing charges of sexual assault in the second degree and injury or risk of injury to, or impairing the morals of children.
The Wallingford schools superintendent sent information to parents, that said in part, "When we learned of these allegations, we acted swiftly and in accordance with our district’s policies and procedures, addressing the matter with the utmost seriousness. The teacher was immediately placed on administrative leave and subsequently resigned from the Wallingford Public Schools."
According to police, officers received a report that Deleon had been engaged in a sexual relationship with a minor, which investigators learned had allegedly taken place between April 23, 2008 and Dec. 31, 2008 when the victim was 14 years old.
Through the investigation, detectives found that Deleon allegedly engaged in the relationship with a student while she was a teacher at James Moran Middle School on Hope Hill Road, police said. The relationship allegedly involved "numerous sexual acts, including intercourse."
Detectives conducted multiple interviews and a search and seizure warrant, according to police. Deleon no longer works as a teacher for Wallingford schools.
She was released on a $25,000 bond and is expected in court on Aug. 28 at 9 a.m.
Anyone with additional information is asked by police to contact the Wallingford Police Department Detective Division at 203-294-2845.
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