Paraprofessional Arrested for Sending Explicit Photos to Student

Delaware State Police have arrested 21-year-old Emma Brewington, of Millsboro, Delaware, for sending explicit photographs to a student.

On October 16, 2023, Delaware State Police Troop 4, Criminal Investigations Unit, received a report from Laurel High School alleging that Emma Brewington, a Laurel High School paraprofessional, had sent explicit photographs to a 16-year-old student. During the month-long investigation, detectives learned, that Brewington and the student had been communicating electronically since September. The messages and photographs continued until the student’s parent learned of the relationship and reported it to the school. During the investigation, detectives found explicit photos sent by Brewington on the student’s phone.

On November 14, 2023, detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Brewington. On November 16, 2023, she turned herself in at Troop 4 and was charged with the following crime:

• Obscenity Material Provided to a Person Under the Age of 18 (Felony)

Brewington was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 4 and released on her own recognizance.