A teacher at Riverview High School in Tampa, Florida, was taken into custody on Friday following allegations of a sexual relationship with a student, reports the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

Investigators initiated a probe after receiving reports of an improper relationship involving Brooke Anderson, 27, and a male student.

After interviewing the student, detectives reported that the relationship began in September 2024 with explicit text message exchanges.

In the weeks prior to her arrest, the situation intensified. Investigators revealed that the student described several encounters of sexual nature, with the latest incident happening in Anderson’s classroom on the day she was arrested.

“This teacher betrayed the trust of a student, a school, and an entire community,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “What should have been a safe, supportive environment for learning was exploited for abuse. Her actions are criminal, calculated, and deeply disturbing.”

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested Anderson and charged her with unlawful sexual activity with a minor.

Anyone with information regarding this case should contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office at 813-247-8200.