Radnor Catholic Teacher Accused Of Sexual Contact With Students

RADNOR, PA — A Radnor Catholic school teacher is has been accused of having sexual contact with students, providing them with drugs, and more, according to the Delaware County District Attorney's Office.

Archbishop John Carroll High School music teacher Jeremiah Triplett, 30, is being charged with felony institutional sexual assault, felony unlawful contact with a minor, two counts of both endangering the welfare of a child and corruption of minors, and one count of furnishing alcohol to a minor, the DA's office said.

Radnor Police on March 26 got information about possible sexual contact between a male teacher at Archbishop Carroll High School, identified as Triplett, and a juvenile female student, the DA's office said.

Police said Triplett allegedly gave THC-laced food to students on multiple occasions.

The DA's office alleges Triplett gave THC laced edibles, including brownies and Nutella crackers, to two students.

Triplett is accused of bringing plastic bags of brownies and shopping bags full of mini-liquor bottles to school to share with the two students.

Authorities said Triplett also vaped nicotine products with the juveniles, blowing the smoke into one another’s mouths.

During these contacts, Triplett also kissed the female victim and grabbed her buttocks, telling her he could not wait until she turned 18 years old, the DA's office alleges.

According to the DA's office, Triplett will surrender to authorities with his attorney on May 1 and is scheduled to be arraigned at 11 a.m

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia said it notified the school community on March 26 that Triplett was placed on leave due to the allegations.

"Prior to beginning employment at Archbishop Carroll, Mr. Triplett obtained clear criminal record checks as well as child abuse clearances," the archdiocese said in statement. "In addition, he completed mandatory Safe Environment training programs. His status remains administrative leave at this time pending the outcome of law enforcement's investigation."

Radnor Police ask any other possible victims or individuals with additional information to contact them at (610) 688-0503.