Former Cherokee Elementary teacher turns self in on sexual assault charge

On: January 27, 2021

In: Area News, Local News, News Desk, Police/Crime News

POLK TODAY:

An investigation remains underway after a former Cherokee Elementary School teacher was dismissed earlier in the month and turned herself in on a sexual assault charge on Tuesday.

Sante Alana Duncan, 27, of a 203 Mustang Drive, Dallas, was booked on a single charge of sexual assault by teacher/principal/assistant principal or other admins in sexual contact. She remained in custody this morning on the lone charge with no bond set.

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