June 27, 2007 - Melissa Dunning, 31, a temporary teacher at Goleta Valley Junior High School, was arrested and charged with furnishing a 14-year-old student with marijuana and contributing to his delinquency.
The boy's mother contacted police when she thought her son had been smoking marijuana when she picked him up from Dunning's house after tutoring. From the Press Release: "Detectives investigating the allegation learned that on three separate occasions, Dunning allegedly smoked marijuana with the 14-year-old victim. On one of those occasions, a second 14-year-old student participated. "
Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department Press Release. Dated June 27, 2007
Detectives are continuing to look for other witnesses and more information on these charges. Anyone with information should call 681-4150.
July 3 - Dunning was arraigned on three different felony counts including smoking marijuana with two 14-year-old boys.
July 16 - Dunning pleaded not guilty. A preliminary is scheduled for next month.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Goleta, CALIFORNIA
