A former teacher at Holy Trinity Catholic School in Louisville has been charged with providing several of her underaged former students with alcohol.
According to an arrest citation, 26 year-old Grace A. Barnes, of Louisville, was charged with one count of unlawful transaction with a minor Wednesday.
The citation says LMPD’s Crimes Against Children Unit received a tip on August 6 that Barnes had given several students a ride from a game and provided alcohol to them. The citations says Barnes taught several of the students at Holy Trinity Catholic School.
According to police, Barnes allegedly took a 14-year-old student and several other students to the Speedway gas station at 2720 Taylorsville Road. She then allegedly purchased two 12-packs of Twisted Teas for the students and provided cups to pour the alcohol into.
Police say video surveillance verified the report, and showed Barnes purchasing the alcohol on July 27.
The citation says multiple students have reported Barnes for supplying them with alcohol.
Archdiocese of Louisville Catholic Schools Superintendent Dr. Mary Beth Bowling said Barnes is no longer a teacher at the school, and that she ended her employment in June.
Source: WAVE
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