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Priest and teacher facing extradition on child sex abuse charges

Claudia EstradaHeadlines, Police & Fire

  WILMINGTON- Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with multiple counts of child sexual abuse that allegedly took place between 1994 and 1996. John Taggart, 80, a former priest, and Christopher Crisona, 57, a former teacher, are facing felony charges following an investigation into abuse allegations at St. Thomas the Apostle School and its rectory, as well …

Three teachers in Smyrna face nearly two dozen charges for inappropriate behavior towards students. (From left: Marrisa Johnson, Morgan Donahue, and Makayla Lomax).

3 Smyrna teachers arrested on 21 charges of child abuse

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Police & Fire

Three teachers from the Smyrna School District have been arrested on charges of child abuse that includes actions like hitting students and force-feeding hot sauce and spicy snacks to a special needs student who had a known digestive disability. The Smyrna Police Department arrested 26-year-old Marrisa Johnson of Smyrna, 31-year-old Makayla Lomax of Smyrna, and 21-year-old Morgan Donahue of Clayton. …