Del. Teacher Arrested for Sexual Relationship With Student: Cops

30-year-old Matthew Pleasanton, a teacher at Glasgow High School, was arrested after allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old female student.

Police arrested a Delaware high school teacher after he allegedly had sex with a 17-year-old student.

On January 25, Delaware State Police detectives were contacted by administration at Glasgow High School, according to investigators. Police say the administration reported that Matthew Pleasanton, 30, of Middletown was involved with a 17-year-old female student.

Police say an investigation revealed that Pleasanton, a teacher at the school, had a sexual relationship with the student since September of 2011.

On Monday, Pleasanton was arrested and charged with sexual abuse of a child, unlawful sexual contact with a minor and other related offenses.

He was arraigned and released after posting $112,500 secured bond.

No official word yet on Pleasanton’s status with Glasgow High School.
 

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