Council Rock North teacher charged with sex assault of student

NEWTOWN TWP., PA (WTXF) - Authorities in Bucks County, Pennsylvania have arrested and charged a teacher after he allegedly engaged in a sexual relationship with a student back in 2015.

Jesse Oberto was arrested Thursday and charged with institutional sexual assault, unlawful contact with a minor, and corruption of minors.

Investigators say Oberto engaged in a sexual relationship and inappropriate communications with a 16-year-old female student while working at Council Rock High School North.

The relationship occurred over a period of several months, according to police.

Oberto was arraigned and bail was set at $100,000.