Pennsylvania

High School Teacher Accused of Sexually Assaulting Student

Melissa Bonkoski of Stowe, Pennsylvania was arrested and charged with three counts of institutional sex assault as well as other offenses after she allegedly sexually assaulted a student on December 1, 2015.

A Montgomery County teacher is accused of sexually assaulting a student.

Melissa Bonkoski of Stowe, Pennsylvania was arrested and charged with three counts of institutional sex assault as well as other offenses after she allegedly sexually assaulted a student on December 1, 2015.

Bonkoski taught Earth Science at Owen J. Roberts High School in Pottstown. While officials say her victim is a student, they did not reveal whether the victim attends Owen J. Roberts or if the assault took place at the school.

Bonkoski was arrested Thursday but is currently free on $80,000 bail according to court documents. Her preliminary hearing is set for August 17. She also resigned from her teaching position at Owen J. Roberts.

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