MARCH 7, 2023:
An English teacher in the Henry School District has resigned after being charged with sex crimes against a 16 year-old male student.
Forty one year-old Shanna Ries of Watertown was arrested Sunday for Sexual Contact with a Child Under 18, and Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. Both are Class 6 Felonies punishable by up to two years in prison and $4,000 in fines.
The Henry School District released a statement Monday night (March 6, 2023) that reads:
“On Sunday, the Henry School was informed by the Codington County Sheriff Department that a staff member admitted to inappropriate activities with a student in the Henry School District. We are not aware of any other incidents. The Henry School District is cooperating with law enforcement in the ongoing investigation. The Staff Member has agreed to resign effective immediately, which has been accepted by the board of Education. We want to provide a safe learning environment for all students.”
The case was investigated by Watertown police with assistance from the Codington County Sheriff’s Department. Police say additional charges are pending.
(Story courtesy of news partner Watertown Radio.)
MARCH 6, 2023:
Watertown police say a teacher in the Henry School District has been arrested for allegedly being sexually involved with a 16 year-old male student.
Forty one year-old Shanna Ries of Watertown was arrested Sunday for Sexual Contact with a Child Under 18, and Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. Both are Class 6 felonies punishable by up to two years in the State Penitentiary, and up to a $4,000 fine.
Police say the school district has been notified of the charges against Ries, and that additional charges are pending.
The Codington County Sheriff’s Department assisted in the investigation.
(Story courtesy of news partner Watertown Radio.)
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