Police suspect more victims in case of former middle school teacher accused of engaging in sexual acts with a student

Police suspect more victims in case of former middle school teacher accused of engaging in sexual acts with a student

A former teacher in Maryland has been accused of engaging in sexual acts with an underage middle school student, with police saying that there may be more victims. Melissa Marie Curtis, now 31, was a teacher at Montgomery Village Middle School in Montgomery County when the alleged abuse occurred in 2015. The abuse is said to have continued for several months when Curtis was 22. The victim, now an adult, came forward in early October, prompting an investigation into the former teacher. Police did not provide details of the alleged abuse but believe that there may be additional victims. Curtis had been employed by the Montgomery School District for two years and also taught at Lakelands Park Middle School. The incidents all took place within Montgomery County. A warrant for Curtis’ arrest was issued on October 31 on charges of sexual abuse of a minor and multiple counts of third- and fourth-degree sexual offenses. Curtis turned herself in on Tuesday morning. Detectives are urging potential victims to contact them at 240-773-5400.