Fernley, NEVADA

Sentenced to 12-32 months in the Nevada State Prison.

Jan 5, 2007 - Tracie Nelson, 37, a Fernley Intermediate School teacher's aide, pleaded guilty to a charge of statutory sexual seduction with a minor under age 16.

Nelson underwent a competency examination before she was pronounced competent to stand trial. Prior to her sentencing hearing, the defendant must undergo a psychosexual evaluation to determine risk of her becoming a repeat offender.

Sentencing is scheduled for Mar 19.

[TT - In December 2006, Kymberly Tamburello, 43, a 6th grade special-education teacher at Fernley Intermediate School, was arrested, along with her husband. She is charged with trafficking methamphetamine, maintaining a residence for the purpose of sales, possession of marijuana for sale, possession of marijuana and unlawful use of both marijuana and methamphetamine. Her husband pleaded guilty.
Our entry for Tamburello.]

Feb 28 - Nelson was rearrested Feb 23 following reports she has been sighted hanging out with juveniles. She appeared before the district court Monday for a bail hearing. Re-hearing scheduled for Feb 28.

Mar 7 - Bail was recently ordered revoked. Nelson is to remain in custody at least until her judgment and sentencing hearing.

Mar 21 - Nelson was sentenced to to 12-32 months in the Nevada State Prison.