HARRISBURG, Pa. — A former faculty member and girls' wrestling coach at Central Dauphin East High School has been accused of having inappropriate contact with three students, according to Lower Paxton Township Police.
Emily Rajis, 27, of Harrisburg, has been charged with three felony counts of institutional sexual assault, three felony counts of unlawful contact with a minor, and one misdemeanor count of unlawful contact with a minor, according to court records.
Police began investigating Rajis after receiving a report of inappropriate contact between a faculty member and a student at CD East on March 29. The investigation found three victims, all students at the high school, police said.
According to the affidavit of probable cause, Rajis admitted to having sexual intercourse with two students between December of 2023 through April of 2024. She also identified a third student who she allegedly had a sexual relationship with outside of school, but the student denied the contact.
Rajis was charged and arraigned on Friday before Magisterial District Judge Wendy Grella, who set bail at $50,000, according to court records. Her preliminary hearing is set for May 6.
Rajis, who was placed on administrative leave when the allegations first arose, has since resigned her faculty position as a paraprofessional at the high school, police said.
Rajis was also listed as the head coach of the girls' wrestling team on the team's website.
The Central Dauphin School District released this statement on Saturday, April 27:
'Dear CDSD Community,
As you may have seen in the news, distressing information was released depicting the off-campus behavior of a staff member. The incident is under investigation by law enforcement.
The staff member was on leave before this determination. They have since resigned from their position.
While we are unable to provide specific information regarding the incident, we can assure you that all staff undergo a multi-layered clearance, background check process, and mandated reporting training.
Student safety is of the utmost importance. We remain committed to sustaining our current safe and supportive environment inclusive to all students.'
The investigation is still open, according to police. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Lower Paxton Police Det. Corcoran at (717) 657-5656 ext. 1140 or by email at jcorcoran@lowerpaxton-pa.gov.
