Last Tuesday, local officials revealed a disturbing case involving a Colorado school employee accused of sexually abusing a 13-year-old student over several months.
The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Brenda Meza, worked at Greeley-Evans School District 6, situated roughly an hour’s drive from Denver. According to police reports, she is currently evading capture and faces multiple felony charges.
Meza, who served as a secretary and also took on roles as a cross-country coach and games club advisor at Franklin Middle School, is alleged to have groomed an eighth-grade student. She reportedly supplied the minor with alcohol and drugs, engaged in inappropriate text conversations, and arranged secretive meetings at places such as a park and a Walmart parking lot, according to the New York Post, referencing the arrest affidavit and local law enforcement.
“The investigation determined that Meza was involved in ongoing sexual abuse of the minor for several months,” the Greeley Police Department stated. “As a result, Brenda Meza is now wanted on multiple felony charges.”
Investigators are actively trying to locate Brenda Meza, 34, who is accused of initiating a sexual relationship with the young student. (Greeley Police Department)
Authorities also noted that Meza allegedly exhibited jealousy whenever the boy interacted with other female students, as reported by the Post.
In November, the two reportedly began exchanging a series of sexual text messages, which included at least four explicit photos sent by the boy.
The relationship allegedly escalated in January, when Meza and the 13-year-old are accused of engaging in sexual intercourse for the first time in the back seat of her car in a Walmart parking lot, according to the Post. She also allegedly bought marijuana edibles and alcohol for them to consume during the encounter.
Brenda Meza was an employee at Franklin Middle School in Colorado. (Google Maps)
Over the following weeks, the pair allegedly repeated similar encounters at least two more times at a local park. She would also allegedly drop the boy home around 9 p.m., the Post reported.
The investigation further revealed that Meza had taken numerous photos of the pair appearing to drink, holding marijuana blunts, and spending time together during after-school activities, the outlet said.
Police reportedly launched an investigation on Feb. 12 after receiving an anonymous tip alleging Meza’s abuse of the teen.
After school officials confronted her, Meza admitted to her husband that she “got high” and had inappropriate interactions with the teen, the affidavit reportedly stated.
The secretary, who began working at the middle school in 2020, was placed on administrative leave and later terminated by Feb. 25, according to a school memo sent by principal Suzette Luster, the Post said.
The district added that it is assisting police in the investigation and stressed that “student safety and security is always our first priority.”
Police received an anonymous tip in early February alleging sexual activity between a school staffer and a teenage student. (iStock)
The police department is reportedly seeking to charge her with 12 felony counts — including sexual assault of a child, online enticement of a minor, and tampering with evidence — along with one charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Police are still trying to locate Meza, who authorities say left the area during the investigation and remains at large.
