A Louisiana teacher has been busted for allegedly sending nude photos to students she also plied with booze in bars — and having sex with “at least one” of them, according to cops.
Alexa Wingerter, 35, first came under investigation in March over complaints she was “having inappropriate relationships” with her male students at Slidell High School, police said in announcing her arrest Tuesday.
Police “conducted multiple interviews and executed several search warrants” into the allegations, which included complaints that she was “sending inappropriate photographs and messages” in texts and social media chats.
“Investigators found sufficient evidence to support that Wingerter was involved in an inappropriate and sexual relationship with at least one 18-year-old male student, as she acted in the capacity of the student’s educator,” the Slidell force said.
“Evidence was also found that Wingerter was purchasing alcohol for her students at local bars in Slidell.”
The teacher was arrested on suspicion of prohibited sexual conduct between an educator and student, as well as unlawful purchase of alcoholic beverages on behalf of a person under 21.
It was not immediately clear what subject Wingerter taught.
The school board confirmed to Fox 8 Live that she was no longer employed.
The St. Tammany Parish School District, where Slidell is located, serves nearly 40,000 students.
In a statement following the teacher’s arrest, the school board assured parents that allegations of inappropriate conduct are taken seriously by officials.
“The safety and well-being of our students is our top priority,” the district’s superintendent, Frank Jabbia, said in a message to parents.
“Any allegations of inappropriate conduct are taken very seriously and are reported directly to law enforcement officials,” he added.
“We have strict policies in place to ensure that any behavior compromising the safety of our students is not tolerated. We will continue to prioritize the safety of our students above all else.”
A police investigation is ongoing.
