PD: Former Shelton High Teacher Kissed Student

A former Shelton High teacher was arrested after he allegedly went out to dinner with a 17-year-old student and attempted to kiss her on the lips.

Police began investigating the complaint in April, said Detective Richard Bango, police spokesman.

A 17-year-old female said she went out to dinner with George Perduta, 57, of Kensington when he was a teacher and she was a student. He allegedly asked about her relationship status during dinner and made the teen uncomfortable.

She reported that Perduta attempted to kiss her on the lips after dinner, but she moved her head down and he kissed her forehead instead.

Perduta was charged with disorderly conduct and released on a $500 bond after he turned himself in on Sept. 8.

He is scheduled to appear in court Sept. 22.