Marisa Noel, 31, a former fifth-grade teacher at Teche Elementary in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, has been charged with 25 sex-related offenses involving two former students. Authorities launched an investigation on Jan. 28 after a complaint about an inappropriate relationship and later identified a second alleged victim on April 15. Noel faces multiple charges including indecent behavior with juveniles, first-degree rape and computer-aided solicitation of a minor and is being held at the St. Martin Parish Correctional Center. All allegations are subject to the legal process.
Former Louisiana Fifth-Grade Teacher Arrested on 25 Sex-Crime Charges Involving Two Students
Marisa NoelCredit: St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office/Facebook
Marisa Noel, 31, a former fifth-grade teacher at Teche Elementary School in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, has been arrested on 25 sex-crime charges related to two former students, authorities said.
Investigation and Allegations
The St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation on Jan. 28 after receiving a complaint that Noel was "having an inappropriate relationship with one of her former students," according to a sheriff’s office press release posted on Facebook. Investigators worked with the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation and Homeland Security Investigations to develop probable cause.
Charges
Noel faces a broad set of allegations that include indecent behavior with juveniles, first-degree rape, possession or distribution of child sexual abuse material, unlawful communications via telephones and telecommunications devices, harassment, improper language and computer-aided solicitation of a minor. Authorities say the investigation later identified a second alleged victim on April 15.
Custody And Legal Status
Noel is being held at the St. Martin Parish Correctional Center. Officials have not disclosed whether she has entered a plea or retained legal counsel. All charges are allegations, and she is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Note: This report summarizes the charges and the status of the investigation based on law enforcement statements. Additional details may emerge as the case proceeds.
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