Kelly Ann Schutte, a 35-year-old guidance counselor residing in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania is making headlines as she is currently under legal scrutiny, facing charges related to institutional s*xual assault with her photos now viral on Instagram
Apart from institutional s*xual assault, she is also facing charges related to corruption of minors, and indecent assault involving a person below a specified age.
Who is Kelly Ann Schutte Pennridge South Middle School guidance counsellor as her photos go viral on Instagram
The allegations came to light following an investigation launched on July 18, 2023, triggered by a mother reporting that her 14-year-old son was engaged in a romantic and s*xual relationship with Schutte, who served as a counselor at Pennridge South Middle School.
35-year-old Kelly Ann Schutte also goes by Kelly Barone.@PennridgeSD Counselor ARRESTED for having sex with a 14-year-old Student. https://t.co/SJE4XqwRlA
— JLR© (@JLRINVESTIGATES) November 10, 2023
Pennridge SD (BUCKS County) School Counselor Arrest For Sex with 14 yr old student
The Montgomery County DA’s Office announces charges against Kelly Ann Schutte, a middle school guidance counselor, with 4 felony counts of Institutional Sexual Assault, 1 count of felony… pic.twitter.com/K2xVTimFGc
— PhillyCrimeUpdate (@PhillyCrimeUpd) November 10, 2023
Who’s Kelly Ann Schutte?
Schutte’s identity has been thrust into the public eye amid accusations of inappropriate behavior. Despite her role as a guidance counselor at Pennridge South Middle School, recent events have cast doubt on her actions and raised concerns about a potential breach of trust with a student under her care.
The Investigation, instigated after the teen’s parents discovered him at Schutte’s residence on the night of July 17, revealed unsettling details.
What’s written in the Complaint?
The criminal complaint outlines the teen’s distressed call to his parents and subsequent disclosure of a romantic and sexual involvement with Schutte.
The allegations suggest that this relationship had persisted since the fall of 2022, involving repeated s*xual encounters spanning Bucks and Montgomery counties in June and July of 2023.
The teen revealed that communication between him and Schutte took place through the school district’s messaging app “Canvas” and the social media app Snapchat.
Supporting Evidences
Law enforcement found supporting evidence on the teen’s cellphone, including messages, pictures, and handwritten notes, validating his statements. Surveillance footage also captured Schutte and the teen together at various locations.
Official charges were filed against Schutte, leading to her arraignment on a Friday. In response to the allegations, Pennridge School District Superintendent Angelo Berrios III addressed the school community.
The district promptly took action, placing Schutte on administrative leave, barring her from school premises and any contact with students and staff. The district is actively collaborating with the District Attorney’s Office in the ongoing investigation.