July 22, 2008 - Jessica Defoor, 34, a 2nd grade teacher at Danville-Neel Elementary, was arrested, accused of having inappropriate contact with a female student in February 2006. She is being charged with second-degree sexual abuse - a Class A misdemeanor.
The student and her mother contacted police. Defoor was placed on administrative leave with pay.
Full Name: Jessica Heather Defoor
Whnt: (July 22)
Lieutenant Jonathan Green with Decatur P.D. says, "The incident allegedly happened back in 2006. It came to the attention of the police department in late 2007. Since that point, the family worked with our criminal investigation division, DHR and the Morgan County District Attorney's office to see which avenue is best to pursue prosecution of the case."The girl was 14 at the time.
