Teacher arrested for allegedly molesting her 13-year-old student

The Los Angeles Police Department arrested a 43-year-old woman for allegedly molesting one of her students.

Detectives booked teacher Colleen Jo Matarico for lewd acts with a minor after she allegedly groomed and sexually assaulted a 13-year-old in her classroom. She later convinced the victim to have sex with her inside of her car, according to the LAPD. 

After looking over the case, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office charged Matarico with five counts of lewd acts with a minor, two counts of lewd acts with a minor 14 or 15 years old and one count of furnishing marijuana to a minor. 

Detectives believe there may be more victims who have not come forward. 

Any potential victims or people with information about the case are urged to contact Juvenile Division detectives at (424) 259-7097. Anyone wishing to stay anonymous can call the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1(800 222-8477 or through their website. 

The LAPD recommended tipsters call 1(877) 527-3247 during non-business hours or weekends.