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Los Angeles teacher arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting student and providing marijuana
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Los Angeles teacher arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting student and providing marijuana

VALLEY VILLAGE, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Police have arrested a San Fernando Valley teacher for allegedly sexually assaulting a student in his classroom and supplying the boy with marijuana.

Investigators said Colleen Jo Matarico, 43, “groomed and sexually assaulted a 13-year-old victim in her classroom and then persuaded the victim to engage in sexual intercourse in her vehicle.”

Matarico, a Valley Village resident, faces multiple charges of lewd conduct with a minor and supplying marijuana to a minor.

Former teacher Colleen Jo Matarico of Valley Village.

Former teacher Colleen Jo Matarico of Valley Village.

LAPD

The name of the school where he teaches and his current employment status were not disclosed.

Matarico was being held on $1.3 million bail.

Officers believe they may be other victims and urge anyone with information to contact LAPD Juvenile Division detectives at (424)259-7097. Anonymous tips can be provided Crime Stoppers at (800)222-TIPS.

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