Fairfax County Teacher Faces Charges for Allegedly Selling Vape Cartridges to Students

In a concerning revelation for the Fairfax County Public Schools community, a former teacher, Kaitlyn Cresent, has been arrested on charges related to the distribution of vape cartridges containing nicotine and THC to students, according to Fairfax County Police.

The 28-year-old Alexandria resident was taken into custody after detectives confirmed that she had been selling these substances to at least four students at Falls Church High School between December 2023 and June 2024. The investigation began when Child Protective Services received a referral in October 2024 about a teacher involved in such activities at the school.

Cresent has been charged with Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, Distribution of a Controlled Substance on School Property, and Distribution of Tobacco/Hemp to a Minor. Following her arrest on December 30, she was immediately placed on administrative leave and is no longer employed by Fairfax County Public Schools. She was held at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center on a $4,000 bond.

This case has sparked considerable concern among parents and school officials regarding the safety and integrity within educational institutions. The Fairfax County Police Department’s Major Crimes Bureau’s Child Abuse Squad has been actively involved in this investigation and is encouraging anyone with additional information to come forward.

The incident has also fueled discussions on the need for stricter regulations and oversight within schools to prevent such occurrences. The Fairfax County Public Schools have stated their commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all students, emphasizing that they will continue to collaborate with law enforcement to address any threats to student well-being.

As the legal proceedings against Cresent move forward, the community is left to grapple with the implications of such behavior within its educational system, prompting a broader conversation on the responsibilities of educators and the measures in place to protect students from substance abuse.