May 16, 2022

The Wilmington Area School District recently received information concerning an alleged inappropriate relationship between a district high school teacher and student. Upon learning of this situation, the District immediately suspended the teacher, who has since resigned. Additionally, the District reported the allegations to ChildLine, local law enforcement, and PA Department of Education.

An investigation ensued under the supervision of the New Wilmington Borough Police with the assistance of the Lawrence County District Attorney's Office. Today we have learned that criminal charges were filed and the former teacher was taken into custody this afternoon.