California Teacher Arrested for Student Sex Crimes

Michaela Ford, a 30-year-old substitute teacher in New Mexico, was arrested for allegedly engaging in sexual acts with a minor student just a month after starting her job, facing seven charges including criminal sexual penetration. In New Hampshire, Stacey Lancaster, a 46-year-old high school teacher, was taken into custody after attempting to arrange a sexual encounter with a 12-year-old girl while on school grounds, as part of an undercover operation by federal agents. Lancaster was released on bail with strict conditions, including no contact with minors and internet prohibition. Meanwhile, Yessenia Navarro Garcia, a 37-year-old choir director in California, was arrested for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student for six months, confessing to the acts upon her arrest. Both Ford and Garcia's cases highlight ongoing concerns regarding inappropriate relationships between educators and students, prompting investigations into potential additional victims. Authorities emphasize the importance of vigilance and community safety in light of these incidents.