FL Teacher's Sexual Relationship With Student Started With Texts, Sheriff Says

RIVERVIEW, FL — A Riverview High School teacher was arrested for having a sexual relationship with a student, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.

Detectives began investigating Brooke Anderson, 27, on Friday after receiving a tip that she had an inappropriate relationship with a male student.

The boy told investigators that the relationship started in September with sexually explicit text messages.

In the weeks leading up to Anderson’s arrest, the relationship escalated, the sheriff’s office said. The most recent incident was Friday morning inside her classroom before school started.

She was charged with three counts of unlawful sexual activity with a minor.

“This teacher betrayed the trust of a student, a school, and an entire community,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said. “What should have been a safe, supportive environment for learning was exploited for abuse. Her actions are criminal, calculated, and deeply disturbing.”

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