GENEVA — A former teacher at Geneva Middle School is accused of giving psilocybin mushrooms to a person younger than 18.
Trista L. Corey, 33, was charged Tuesday morning by city police with endangering the welfare of a child, a class A misdemeanor. She was given an appearance ticket to City Court.
Police said Corey gave the victim the mushrooms at her home in December. Psilocybin is a hallucinogenic drug and a controlled substance.
Geneva Police Lt. John Van Savage said Corey was still employed with the district when the incident occurred.
On Tuesday, the district issued a statement about Corey’s arrest.
“The Geneva Police Department has informed the district that Trista Corey, formerly a special education teacher at Geneva Middle School, has been charged in connection with a matter that occurred off-campus, currently under police investigation,” it said. “As soon as the district became aware of the allegations, it promptly notified law enforcement and immediately addressed Ms. Corey’s employment status. She is no longer employed by the district.”
The district added that the “safety, health, and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority. Geneva Middle School continues to operate safely under its established leadership. As this matter remains under active investigation and involves a confidential personnel issue, the district is unable to comment further.”
Police said the investigation into the incident continues and that the department is working with the Ontario County District Attorney’s Office and the school district on the case.
Anyone with information regarding Corey is urged to contact the police department at 315-828-6771 or Det. Daniel Hickey at 315-828-6781.