Slidell Police booked a 35-year-old high school teacher Tuesday morning, after a weeks-long investigation into claims she was having inappropriate relationships with students at Slidell High School.
Police began their investigation in early March, after complaints alleged Alexa Wingerter was sending inappropriate photographs and messages via text message and social media sites.
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"Over the course of the past month, Slidell Police investigators conducted multiple interviews and executed several search warrants," said Daniel Seuzeneau with Slidell Police. "As a result, investigators found sufficient evidence to support that Wingerter was involved in an inappropriate and sexual relationship with at least one 18-year-old male student, as she acted in the capacity of the student’s educator."
Police say Wingerter was also buying alcohol for her students at local bars.
Cops booked Wingerter on a charge of prohibited sexual conduct between an educator and student, and unlawful purchase of alcoholic beverages on behalf of persons under 21.
Police say their investigation is on-going, and anyone with additional information is asked to contact Detective Scott O’Shaughnessy at scott@slidellpd.com or (985) 646-4348.
