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Police investigate substitute teacher after alleged inappropriate communications with students

Nether Providence Township Police are investigating allegations of potentially inappropriate communication between a substitute teacher and a limited number of Wallingford‑Swarthmore students; the staffing agency has placed the individual on leave and barred their return to district schools.

Published Oct 7, 2026, 1:19 PM EDT | Lehigh Crimewatch

The Nether Providence Township Police Department is investigating allegations of potentially inappropriate communication between a substitute teacher who worked in the Wallingford‑Swarthmore School District and a limited number of students. The individual is employed by a contracted staffing agency, which has placed them on leave and will not permit their return to district schools. Authorities are withholding identifying details while the investigation continues and ask anyone with information to contact the Nether Providence Detective Division at 610‑892‑2875; media contact is Rose Quinn, Office Manager/Public Information Officer, 610‑892‑2875 ext. 200.