Overview

• Carissa Jane Smith, a former substitute teacher, faces 19 charges including statutory rape, sodomy, and sexual trafficking of children.
• Smith is accused of offering students money, marijuana, and alcohol in exchange for sex, and sending them illicit photos via Snapchat.
• The alleged incidents occurred between August 2023 and September 2024 at various locations including Smith's home and public roads.
• Smith resigned from her teaching position in August 2024, and was arrested on November 12, currently held on a $250,000 bond.
• The Dixon R-1 School District has cooperated with law enforcement, contacting affected families and conducting an internal investigation.