(11/20/09 – Initial BadBadTeacher.com Report)

Timothy Riendeau, 29, an art teacher at Robert Fitch Senior High School in Groton, Connecticut has reportedly been arrested on allegations of sexually assaulting a female student.

Reportedly, Riendeau was arrested Thursday at his home in Groton on two counts of second-degree sexual assault.

Riendeau came to the attention of police on November 9 by way of school officials who were suspicious that Riendeau was engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a female student.

Riendeau, reportedly in his first year at the school, has been placed on paid administrative leave by the school system.

Following his arrest, Riendeau was freed on a $150,000 bond and is due to appear in New London Superior Court on December 2nd.

(02/06/09 – Initial BadBadTeacher.com Report)

Russell N. Andrews, 34, a former drama and music teacher at Montville High School, in Montville, Connecticut has been arrested on allegations of having inappropriate relations with a female student.

Reportedly Andrews surrendered to police today and was arrested on six counts of sex assault.

Rumors of an improper relationship between Andrews and the girl spread around the school in December, 2008.

Reportedly when initially confronted both the student and Andrews denied the accusations.

School administrators also spoke to the student’s parent.

Andrews reportedly resigned from the school system once confronted with the allegations and the school superintendent has recommended the State Board of Education revoke Andrews’ teacher’s certification

Following his arrest Andrews was held on $100,000 bond pending his arraignment today.

02/23/09 – Court Appearance

Russell Andrews made a court appearance today and entered not guilty pleas to six counts of second-degree sexual assault.

A hearing is scheduled for Thursday on a bond reduction motion filed by Andrews’ attorney.

Andrews remains jailed in lieu of $100,000 bond.

02/25/09 – Arrest Warrant Unsealed

An arrest warrant against Russell Andrews was unsealed this week.

Police say that Andrews admitted his involvement with the 17- and 18-year-olds after denying it several times during interviews with town and state police.

Andrews allegedly had sex with the girls in the alcove of the high school auditorium.

Reportedly Andrews remains jailed in lieu of $100,000 bond.

02/27/09 – Bond Reduction Denied

A judge has denied Russell Andrews’ request that his bond be reduced to $10,000.

Andrews’ bond remains at $100,000 and reportedly Andrews remains jailed in lieu of that bond.

09/10/09 – Guilty Plea

In a plea deal with prosecutors, Russell N. Andrews has reportedly pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree sexual assault.

Sentencing is set for November 10th and as part of his sentence Andrews will be required to register as a sex offender.

Under the terms of the plea agreement, Andrews is subject to being sentenced to 14 years in prison, suspended after seven years served and 20 years probation. Andrews’ attorney may argue for less prison time. Under state law the minimum prison sentence Andrews faces is 18 months.

11/10/09 – Sentencing

Today, Judge Susan B. Handy sentenced Russell Andrews to seven years in prison, the maximum under a plea agreement.

In addition to his prison time, Andrews was also sentenced to 20 years probation and ordered to register as a sexual offender.

(05/27/08 – Initial BBT Report)

Thomas Bavedas, 38, a former third-grade teacher at Waltersville School in Bridgeport, Connecticut has been arrested and charged on allegations that the raped a girl under the age of 16 on three separate occasions between 2001 and 2005.

Two days prior to being charged with the rape allegations, Bavedas was charged with possession of marijuana, cocaine and drug paraphernalia and released on $30,000 bond. Following his Friday arrest on three counts of first-degree sexual assault and three counts of risk of injury to a minor Bavedas was released on $100,000 bond.

Reportedly Bavedas, on the advice of his attorney, resigned from his job following his arrest on the drug charges.

The relationship between Bavedas and the alleged victim has not been revealed, however it is reported that Bavedas is known to the girl’s family.

07/17/08 – Another Arrest, Child Porn Charges

Thomas Bavedas was arrested again today, this time on allegations that he had more than 60,000 still photographs and more than 3,000 video images of child pornography on his home computer.

The latest allegations against Bavedas are the result of an examination of Bavedas’ computer by the Milford Police Department Computer Crimes Unit. The computer was seized at the time of his initial arrest.

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