La. Teacher Accused of Molesting Teen in Car with Her Baby in Backseat, Wanting to Be Boy’s 'First'

Mar. 15, 2025

Tatum Hatch.Photo:Ouachita Parish Sheriff Office

Ouachita Parish Sheriff Office

On Wednesday, Hatch of West Monroe, was arrested and charged with computer-aided solicitation of a minor, according to online jail records.

Hatch was released on a $10,000 bond on Thursday.

The teacher’s alleged actions came to light in December when the West Monroe Police Department contacted the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office about a student who came forward about Hatch, KNOE reports.

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The boy’s father allegedly had proof of the relationship from sexually explicit Instagram messages that were screen-recorded, court documents state, KNOE reports.

According to the court documents, Hatch allegedly wanted the boy to sneak into her bedroom window, saying she believed it was safer for him to come to her house rather than meeting at his home, KNOE reports.

She is scheduled to return to court on Friday.

It is unclear whether she has retained an attorney who can speak on her behalf.

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source: people.com