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Former Teacher Arrested on 25 Charges, Including Rape

4/17/2026

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Marisa Noel, a former Louisiana fifth-grade teacher, was arrested on 25 charges by the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office.
The charges include 10 counts of indecent behavior with juveniles and one count of first-degree rape.
The bail is $750,000.
The investigation began January 28 with help from the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation.
The investigation is ongoing.

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Story summary

Marisa Noel, a former Louisiana fifth-grade teacher, was arrested on 25 charges by the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office.
The charges include 10 counts of indecent behavior with juveniles and one count of first-degree rape.
The bail is $750,000.
The investigation began January 28 with help from the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation.
The investigation is ongoing.