DSP News Release:  State Police Charge Laurel Teacher Following Criminal Investigation

Location:

• Sherwood Forest Development Long Neck/Millsboro area Delaware

DATE and TIME:

• Between October 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010

Victim(s):

• Teenage Male Laurel High School Student Sussex County Delaware

Defendant(s) Charge(s) and Bond Information:

• Thomas Stetina-42 Millsboro, De
• 2 counts Distribution of a Non-Narcotic Schedule I Controlled Substance to a Minor
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child by Committing a Title 16 Offense With a Child in the Dwelling (Consumption of Marijuana)
• Providing Alcohol to an Underage Person
• Sussex Correctional Institute $4,600.00 secured bond

Resume:

Millsboro/Laurel-Delaware State Police Monday January 31, 2011 after being notified of allegations of inappropriate behavior began an investigation of a possible inappropriate relationship between a Laurel High School teacher and Laurel High School student. 

Delaware State Police as a result of anonymous information received and information obtained during the course of their criminal investigation learned that Thomas Stetina-42 a Laurel High School teacher developed a relationship with a 17 year old Laurel High School student.  Additionally Delaware State Police learned that Stetina provided alcohol to the student as well as consuming a quantity of marijuana on at least two occasions.  Delaware State Police also learned the incidents are alleged to have occurred at Stetina’s residence as well as the student. 

Delaware State Police charged Stetina with 2 counts of Distribution of (Marijuana) a Non-Narcotic Controlled Substance to a Minor, Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Providing Alcohol to an Underage Person.   Stetina is being held at Sussex Correctional Institute on $4,600.00 secured bond. 

Please direct all inquires as to employment status to the Laurel School District Office. 

Thomas Stetina