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Ex-Maloney High School Teacher Charged With Five Counts of Second-Degree Sexual Assault

Police say the alleged conduct involved a former student years earlier.

Overview

  • Ciara Picard, 39, turned herself in to Meriden police on Dec. 2 and was charged in connection with an investigation into incidents involving a Maloney High School student.
  • She was released on a $25,000 court-set bond and is scheduled to appear in Meriden Superior Court on Dec. 16.
  • Investigators say the alleged incidents occurred while Picard was employed as a teacher at the school.
  • The school district notified police after receiving the allegations and confirmed the employee had resigned in August 2025.
  • Meriden police issued a statement underscoring student safety and pledging support for victims who come forward.