Married school guidance counsellor, 47, is arrested 'for giving boy, 13, LAP DANCES'

A 47-year-old Connecticut teacher has been arrested after she was accused of performing sexual acts and 'lapdances' on a 13-year-old boy.

Luisa Melchionne, a married school guidance counselor at Nathan Hale Middle School was taken into custody after an investigation revealed inappropriate messages and cash transfers between her and the middle-schooler. 

Melchionne - who has children of her own - has been charged with second-degree sexual assault and two counts of risk of injury to a minor.

Police said they received an anonymous call about the accused having an inappropriate relationship with a student in early April. 

Soon after, they received 17 screenshots of alleged text messages with explicit photos and money transactions between Melchionne and the student.

Luisa Melchionne, a school guidance counselor was taken into custody after investigation revealed inappropriate messages and cash transfers between her and the middle-schooler

According to the arrest report, the relationship had begun when the child was in seventh grade and supposedly ended when he changed schools. 

During investigation, detectives discovered that the accused would perform sexual acts, lapdances in her office and ask for nude pictures from the child. 

She would also give him money for 'Uber rides and food' through Apple Pay at times - most notably, she gave him a $100 one Christmas. 

According to the report, Melchionne would only use her office phone to contact the child since she was afraid her husband would catch her if she used her own. 

But the accused's attorney has denied all such accusations and said that despite their severity, she is entitled to the 'presumption of innocence'. 

During investigation, detectives discovered that the accused would perform sexual acts, lap dances in her office at Nathan Hale Middle School and ask for nude pictures from the child

'Luisa is still very much entitled to the presumption of innocence. These are just accusations. 

'What we do know is that these charges are being brought against a devoted wife and mother who has dedicated over 20 years to her profession, and it’s going to take some time to investigate this case.' 

In a statement, Norwalk Public Schools said the safety of its students is its first concern.

'Norwalk Public Schools is cooperating with the Norwalk Police Department's investigation and has no further comment,' said Emily Morgan, a spokesperson for the district.

She is being held on a $500,000 bond and has since resigned from the school.