Two ex-employees of Keystone Central School District have admitted guilt in connection with sex-related crimes.
In July, two individuals, 36-year-old Dana Ann Kitchen from Lock Haven and 29-year-old Brittany Kay Koch of Beech Creek, faced charges for allegedly sending inappropriate messages to a minor.
The Clinton County District Attorney’s Office reports that Kitchen sent multiple sexually explicit messages, including photos and videos, to two juvenile males via Snapchat in 2023.
Officials reported that Koch was involved in sexually explicit Snapchat messaging, which included photographs and videos, with a juvenile male in 2023 during her time as support staff.
Kitchen has admitted guilt to one charge of corrupting minors and two charges of unlawful contact with a minor. She could be sentenced to up to 21 years behind bars.
Koch has admitted guilt to a charge involving the corruption of minors and another charge related to unlawful contact with a minor. She could be sentenced to up to 14 years behind bars.
The two women are set to face sentencing in February 2025. As a result of their guilty pleas, they are required to register as offenders under Megan’s Law for a minimum of 25 years.