Kiara Lee, a 26-year-old Darby borough crossing guard, faces serious allegations that starkly contrast the safety and security her portrayal represents.
Authorities allege that Lee distributed electronic cigarettes and marijuana-infused substances to Penn Wood Middle School students, shattering the trust placed in her by the community.
The allegations came out when a vigilant student reported that Lee had provided vapes so many times and frequently smoked marijuana with another student.
This shocking claim was corroborated by the student’s guardian, who confirmed that Lee had given her child vapes and marijuana edibles.
Text messages between Lee and the student, stating their experiences after consuming the edibles, further substantiated these claims.
Delaware County District Lawyer Stollsteimer described the profound betrayal felt by the community:
School crossing guards epitomize the role of public servants.
They are – quite literally – entrusted with the lives of our children and hold a position of sacred trust in communities across the Commonwealth and the country.
For an individual to abuse that trust is deeply disturbing, and corrosive to the well-being of the whole community.”
Lee now faces charges of possession of marijuana with intent to deliver and corruption of minors.
The local community, already grappling with the challenges of safeguarding their children from negative influences, was left reeling from the news.