May 23, 2008 - Lindsey Froehlich, 26, a teacher at the Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents (RICA), was arrested Monday and charged with fourth-degree sexual offense and sexual abuse of a minor. She is accused of sexually abusing a 16-year-old student at the school. 
Investigators allege that Froehlich established a personal relationship with the student that escalated into "inappropriate touching initiated by the teacher." RICA is a public special education school that serves students with emotional disabilities in a day and residential program.
A preliminary is scheduled for June 20. Froehlich is the single mother of a three-year-old.
Full Name: Lindsey Heather Froehlich
Anyone who has information about any other suspected inappropriate sexual contact involving Lindsey Froehlich, should contact Detective Wiltshire at 240-773-5400.
Only one report states the student is male. video An attorney for the school appeared in the video and said Froehlich admitted the charges.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Rockville, MARYLAND
