A Mt. Carmel High School teacher, Stacy Michelle Walker, has been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a student in a relationship that spanned over two years. San Diego police reported that the assault occurred between 2017 and 2019. Walker, aged 40, turned herself in and was booked into custody with bail set at over $400,000. She faces 17 felony counts, all related to sex crimes, including luring a minor1.
The teacher allegedly began having sexually charged conversations with the female student when she was 15 years old, which escalated to sharing explicit photos, videos, and text messages. The incidents reportedly continued even after the victim turned 18. The investigation is ongoing, and the alleged incidents occurred at varying locations, not exclusively on campus1.
The student came forward to San Diego police on July 31, prompting the sex crimes unit to initiate an investigation. The Poway Unified School District was notified of the allegations and investigation in August, leading to Walker being placed on leave and an internal inquiry launched by the district. Mt. Carmel Principal Yael Bozzay assured parents that the school takes the situation seriously and is fully cooperating with law enforcement1.