Veronica Pezdan, a math teacher at Shoreham-Wading River High School in Shoreham, NY (Long Island) has been arrested and charged with abusing a student.
Veronica Pezdan Arrest, Charges
Pezdan Arrested After Leaving High School. “An investigation by Special Victims Section detectives led to the arrest of Veronica Pezdan, 28, of Holbrook, police announced Monday afternoon. She was arrested earlier Monday after leaving the high school in Shoreham at around 11 a.m. Officers pulled her over on the southbound William Floyd Parkway. Ms. Pezdan allegedly engaged in a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old male student during the past two months.” [Riverhead News Review]
Police: Pezdan Had “Relationship” With 15-Year-Old Boy. “A math teacher at Shoreham-Wading River High School was arrested today for having a sexual relationship with a student, according to Suffolk County Police.” [Riverhead Local]
Pezdan Charged With Abuse, Endangerment. “Police say Pezdan teaches mathematics at the school and engaged in a sexual relationship with a male student during the past two months. Pezdan, of Holbrook, was charged with two counts of rape and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child.” [Fox 5]
Fired By School District After Arrest. “”Effective immediately, Pezdan “will no longer be employed by the district and a new teacher will be placed in the classroom,” said Gerard Poole, superintendent for the Shoreham-Wading River Central School District, in an email to parents and guardians of district students.” [Newsday]
Pezdan Praised People With “Good Character” In Masters’ Speech To St Joseph College In 2017. “”Individuals known for their integrity are recognized by their good character & honesty.” Veronica Pezdan, SJC Long Island Master’s speaker” [St Joseph’s College]
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Video of Pezdan arriving for her arraignment:
28-year-old Veronica Pezdan is set to be arraigned this AM after police say she was having a sexual relationship with a student. The part-time math teacher at Shoreham-Wading River High School is facing charges including rape & endangering the welfare of a child @Newsday pic.twitter.com/i05aj1m4QB
— Chelsea Irizarry TV (@chel_irizarryTV) April 20, 2021
NEW VIDEO: Police officers transferring 28-year-old Holbrook resident Veronica Pezdan to Central Islip where she will face a judge virtually on charges of Rape 3rd Degree and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.@News12LI #news12li #suffolkcounty #LongIsland pic.twitter.com/U2qJILnIyH
— Caroline Flynn (@ReporterCFlynn) April 20, 2021
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