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International Business Times
4 days ago
- International Business Times
Female Missouri Teacher Accused of Taking Student Out of Class to Her Residence to Engage in Sexual Acts
A McDonald County High School science teacher was arrested Friday in connection with having a sexual relationship with a student. Joelle Stark, 40, of Anderson, Mo., has been charged with second degree statutory rape. She was released from the McDonald County Jail after posting a $10,000 bond. Stark Allegedly Inappropriately Touched Student in Class While Other Students Were Doing Their School Work A former McDonald County High School student reported to authorities that Stark engaged in a sexual relationship with him between August 2016 and May 2018, according to court documents. He reported that Stark would inappropriately touch him when he was in school and was a teacher's assistant, according to court documents. He said other students in the classroom were doing their school work when he was touched inappropriately, according to court documents. Stark Allegedly Got the Student Out of Class, Then Took Him to Her Residence to Engage in Sexual Intercourse The victim reported that Stark was in charge of the prom and would write notes to get him out of class, then take him to her residence in McDonald County to have sex, court documents state. He also reported that he would go Stark's classroom when no one was there and kiss her before going to his next class, according to court documents. A post was made on the McDonald County R-1 School District's Facebook page stating that district leaders were recently informed by law enforcement of an investigation involving a district teacher who was immediately placed on administrative leave. The district is fully cooperating with the McDonald County Sheriff's Office as the legal process moves forward, the post states. Because this is an active investigation, no further information can be shared at this time, the post states.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
Southwest Missouri teacher accused of child sex crimes
MCDONALD CO., Mo. — A McDonald County Teacher is charged with a child sex crime after a man came forward and reported sexual encounters with her 7 to 9 years ago when he was her student. McDonald County Prosecutor Maleia Cheney filed a charge of statutory rape against Joelle Stark, 41, on Friday. According to court records, the man told authorities that when he was Stark's student, between 2016 and 2018, Stark would write notes to get him out of class and would take him to her house for sex. He also told investigators that Stark would touch him inappropriately while other students were in the classroom. The McDonald County School District issued a statement saying it placed Stark on administrative leave as soon as it was made aware of the investigation. District officials say they are cooperating with law enforcement and have directed all questions to the prosecutor's office. Southwest Missouri teacher accused of child sex crimes A drone and helicopter brought in to help search for suspect in police chase Two separate high-speed motorcycle chases in Joplin end with arrests in Kansas Former youth football league prez might have clean record after admitting to $55K theft You can read the district's full statement below. The McDonald County R-1 School District was recently notified by law enforcement of an ongoing investigation involving a district teacher. Upon receiving this information, the district immediately placed the teacher on administrative leave, following standard policy and procedure. The McDonald County Prosecuting Attorney has now filed formal charges. This remains an active criminal investigation, and as such, the district is limited in the details it can share publicly. The district is fully cooperating with law enforcement and will continue to do so throughout the course of the investigation. The district is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and professional learning environment while ensuring due process is upheld for all individuals involved. District Statement Regarding Ongoing Investigation Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
