In what has become a disturbing trend nationally, another local teacher has been arrested for being involved with a student.
Friday, Jan. 16 detectives of the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested Kendra Hoffpauir, 24, of Leesville.
Hoffpauir has been charged with felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile and contributing to the delinquicy of a juvenile.
Hoffpauir, a para-professional at Vernon Middle School, is accused of inappropriate activity with a male juvenile.
The victim, a 15-year-old, is not a student of Hoffpauir’s, and according to detectives with the VPSO, has never been. The arrest came after an investigation, which began after the victim’s parents reported the incident to the VPSO.
“This is a personnel issue that we are aware of and are dealing with in an appropriate manner,” said Jackie Self, Vernon Parish Superientendent.
Leesville, La. —
