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McCommon’s bond revoked after she contacts victim, tells him she’s pregnant

By Echo Day on October 3, 2023

The former teacher charged last month with raping a 12-year-old was arrested for harassing and stalking a teenage victim. And, in a call recorded by police, she told the victim she’s pregnant. McCommon was originally arrested on Sept. 8. The conditions of her $25,000 bond state she is not permitted to have contact with the victim or any minor other than her own children. On … [Read more...] about McCommon’s bond revoked after she contacts victim, tells him she’s pregnant

Alissa McCommon arrested again after harassing teenaged victim, violating bond

By Echo Day on September 28, 2023

The former teacher charged earlier this month with raping a 12-year-old has been arrested for harassing and stalking a teenaged victim. McCommon was originally arrested on Sept. 8. The conditions of her $25,000 bond state she is not permitted to have contact with the victim from or any minor other than her own children. On Sept. 26, the police department learned McCommon was … [Read more...] about Alissa McCommon arrested again after harassing teenaged victim, violating bond

Accused of rape of a child, Alissa McCommon resigned from her position as a teacher

By The Leader on September 20, 2023

Alissa McCommon, the fourth grade teacher recently charged with raping a 12-year-old, officially resigned her position last week. The news came during a school board meeting last week.  “A few hours ago, I received a phone call from Ms. McCommon’s attorney. We have accepted her resignation,” said the school district’s attorney, Steve Shields. “She will no longer be with this … [Read more...] about Accused of rape of a child, Alissa McCommon resigned from her position as a teacher

Alissa McCommon arrested, charged with rape of a child

By The Leader on September 8, 2023

Covington fourth grade teacher Alissa McCommon has been arrested following an investigation into sex assault allegations. She has been charged with rape of a child, which is unlawful sexual penetration of a victim by the defendant or the defendant by a victim, if the victim is between 8-13 years of age. She faces 25 years in prison if convicted. There have been numerous … [Read more...] about Alissa McCommon arrested, charged with rape of a child

TCSO, school district confirm Covington teacher is under investigation for inappropriate conduct with minors

By The Leader on September 6, 2023

On Wednesday, officials confirmed a Covington teacher is under investigation by local law enforcement and has been suspended without pay. "The Tipton County Sheriff’s Office can confirm that Alissa McCommon is currently under investigation by our office," said Sheriff Shannon Beasley. "We would like to point out that this is a joint investigation with the Covington Police … [Read more...] about TCSO, school district confirm Covington teacher is under investigation for inappropriate conduct with minors

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