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NEWPORT – A 35-year-old female teacher was arrested Tuesday, June 2, for Incest 1st degree and Incest 2nd degree. Amber N. Swain, of Newport, was booked into the Pend Oreille County Jail.
According to the Pend Oreille County Sheriff’s Office, the Department of Children and Youth Families contacted the sheriff’s department May 18, regarding allegations that Swain had sexual contact with two teenaged males.
Forensic interviews were conducted with the victims, according to a press release from the sheriff’s office.
Detectives were able to interview Swain June 2, and based on the investigation, determined there was probable cause to believe the incidents occurred. Swain was taken into custody and confined in the Pend Oreille County jail.
Swain is the director and teacher at Pend Oreille River School, Newport School District’s alternative high school. Because she is a local teacher, her employer was contacted. The school is cooperating with the investigation, the press release stated.
“This is an ongoing investigation, and no further details will be released at this time,” the press release stated.
