Formal Arraignment Scheduled For Substitute Teacher

NEWTOWN SQUARE–A formal arraignment has been scheduled for the substitute teacher, who had allegedly stolen items from a student vehicle, on July 19 at the Court of Common Pleas.

Joceyln Murphy, 29, of Edgmont, who was arrested and charged on four counts of Retail Theft/Take Mdse felonies, posted bail on June 21 after a preliminary hearing before .

Hunter set Murphy's bail at $1,000 with an unsecured bail bond. Murphy's case has been waived to the Court of Common Pleas.

On April 9, responded to the construction site located in the rear of Marple Newtown High School for a report of a theft from a vehicle.

According to the incident report, and attempting to open several vehicle doors parked in the student parking lot.

The estimated loss of the stolen items is $3,178, according to the report.

Murphy had reported to the high school at approximately 7:20 a.m. that morning as a substitute teacher and was assigned to the research room. According to the report, Murphy denied trying to enter into any vehicles in the parking lot.

Editor's Note: Any arrests or charges mentioned do not indicate gult or conviction.