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NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 5, 2026Hillsborough

Former Salina Middle School teacher pleads guilty to providing alcohol to a minor and drug paraphernalia possession

Amanda Freeman, a former English teacher at Salina South Middle School, pleaded guilty to supplying alcohol to a minor and possessing drug paraphernalia. The plea agreement resulted in the cancellation of her scheduled jury trial, with sentencing set for October 6, 2025.

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Why It Matters

The case involves a former educator who admitted to providing alcohol and products to students, impacting the safety and conduct standards of the local school district.

Key Facts

  • Amanda Freeman pleaded guilty to supplying alcohol to a minor and possession of drug paraphernalia.
  • The plea agreement led to the cancellation of a jury trial that was scheduled for the Tuesday following the announcement.
  • Sentencing for the defendant is scheduled for October 6, 2025.
  • The investigation began after parents of a 16-year-old student reported suspicious text messages between their child and the teacher.
  • Investigators determined Freeman provided alcohol and THC products to the student and potentially other minors.
  • The criminal acts occurred between January 1, 2023, and September 9, 2025.
  • Freeman was 48 years old at the time of the report.
  • Authorities have not confirmed the total number of students involved or if the investigation into other potential victims remains open.

Who's Mentioned

other48“Age of the defendant.”organizationSalina Police Department“The department that conducted the investigation.”personAmanda Freeman“Former English teacher at Salina South Middle School who pleaded guilty to crimi”organizationSalina South Middle School“The school where the defendant was employed.”other16“Age of the student involved in the initial report.”