Overview
- Karnes County authorities named Andrea Melba Rodriguez as the woman detained Monday in connection with an alleged improper relationship involving a Runge ISD student, and jail records show she was released Tuesday.
- Rodriguez was booked on a charge of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence tied to the investigation.
- Deputies say digital records confirm an intimate relationship with a Runge ISD middle school-aged student that occurred over an extended period.
- The sheriff’s office reports Rodriguez gave a full confession when she was detained.
- KCSO says the investigation remains open and more charges are possible, while Runge ISD has not clarified Rodriguez’s role or employment status and the Texas Education Agency was notified.