A married Nebraska teacher allegedly sexually abused one of her teenage students and was charged with a felony that carries a maximum of 20 years in prison.
A suspicious car parked on a dead end road at 3 a.m. raised suspicions among residents in a Douglas County, Nebraska, neighborhood. That was where police ultimately found an Omaha high school teacher, Erin Ward, 'putting her clothes on in the back seat,' and a naked teenager running from the scene, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office said. The 45-year-old woman allegedly admitted to having sex with a 17-year-old student whom she met while working at Burke High School.
The felony charge carries a maximum 20-year prison sentence. The age of consent in Nebraska is 16, so she was not charged with statutory rape. Burke High School principal Darren Rasmussen released a statement to the media after Ward's arrest.
The school principal also said, as part of the statement to news outlets, 'Our top priority is always the safety and well-being of the students we serve. We take this most seriously. Counselors will be available on Tuesday for students in need of support. If you are ever concerned about inappropriate behavior, please call Child Protective Services at 1-800-652-1999 or contact law enforcement.
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