November 15th 2024.
On Tuesday, Carissa Smith was arrested for some alarming accusations. It was reported that she had been offering her students money and drugs in exchange for sexual favors. This substitute teacher was accused of approaching her students, offering them at least $100 for sex or oral sex, and arranging to meet them in her car or at her home. These claims were made by the Pulaski County Sheriff's Department, who also stated that one of the victims had met Smith while she was filling in at Dixon Middle School in Missouri. The probable cause statement revealed that Smith had even sent this student nude photos and made advances towards him.
The victim also shared that Smith had warned him not to tell anyone about their encounters, threatening that she would get into trouble if he did. This statement was obtained by The Kansas City Star and shed light on the disturbing situation. It was also revealed that one of the victims was a student at Dixon Middle School. Smith, who was employed by the Dixon School District, had allegedly not only offered her students money and drugs, but also allowed them to use the drugs in her presence. This information came to light through court records.
Smith was taken into custody on Tuesday, and the Dixon R-1 School District Superintendent, Travis Bohrer, addressed the issue in a letter to parents, which was obtained by the newspaper. He expressed his concern and called the news "disturbing and distressing" for the entire school community. The school district had been made aware of Smith's actions earlier in the year, but had not shared any details due to the ongoing investigation.
As per court records, Smith is facing a total of 19 charges, including statutory rape, sodomy, sexual misconduct with a student, sexual trafficking of a minor, patronizing prostitution, and hindering prosecution. However, there may be more charges coming her way as prosecutors continue to interview possible victims. Smith is currently being held at Pulaski County Detention Center, with a bond set at $250,000.
It was also revealed that Smith had resigned from her positions as a paraprofessional and long-term substitute teacher at Dixon High School in August. This news came less than a month after a middle school teacher from Texas was arrested for having sexual relations with a 15-year-old student during summer break. The serious nature of these incidents highlights the need for proper background checks and stricter protocols in schools to ensure the safety of students.
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