Female teacher accused of having sex with 16-year-old girl

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - The Thurston County sheriff's department is investigating a possible sex crime involving a Tenino High School teacher and a 16-year-old girl.

Lieutenant Chris Mealy says the 38-year-old woman has not been arrested or charged with a crime. The alleged victim is a student.

She was placed on leave by the school district March 1st and a complaint was filed with Tenino police.