Who Is Zobella Brazil Vinik? Tucson High School Abuse Case

Zobella Brazil Vinik is a 29 year old woman from Tucson, Arizona who worked as a counselor at Tucson High School. Vinik has been accused by police of having an inappropriate relationship with a 15 year old student at the school.

Zobella Brazil Vinik Allegations

Vinik Arrested, Accused Of Relationship With Underage Student. “The Tuscon Police Department said on May 3, detectives received a report of an inappropriate relationship between the counselor, 29-year-old Zobella Brazil Vinik, and a 15-year-old studnt. Police said detectives conducted interviews and served multiple search warrants on various electronic devices and found probable cause to arrest Vinik.” [KPNX]

Report: Police Learned About Relationship From Vinik’s Ex-Wife. “According to the interim complaint, Vinik’s ex-wife called police after finding evidence that Vinik was having a relationship with the minor. The minor initially told investigators it wasn’t true, but they later admitted the romantic relationship started in February 2022. Police said there was plenty of evidence in their cell phones that they were in a relationship. The minor told investigators they knew the relationship was “bad because of Zobella’s age.”” [KOLD]

Police: Vinik Cell Phone Showed Evidence Leading To Arrest. “”During the investigation, detectives conducted interviews and served multiple search warrants on recovered electronic devices,” read a portion of the statement. “During the investigation, detectives found probably cause to arrest the school counselor.”” [Fox 10]

Tucson Schools: Vinik Placed On Leave. “On May 4th, 2022, detectives from the Tucson Police Department Sexual Assault Unit informed the administration of Tucson High Magnet School of an ongoing investigation into one of its counselors, Zobella Brazil Vinik. The administration was informed of an alleged inappropriate relationship between the counselor and a 15-year-old student from Tucson High. Working with the Tucson High administration, the District administration acted swiftly to remove the counselor from campus and place her on administrative leave.” [Release]