A developing investigation in St. Martin Parish has taken another turn following the arrest of a second suspect connected to a former elementary school teacher already facing serious charges.
According to authorities, 37-year-old Cortney Burleigh of Breaux Bridge was arrested on April 16 as part of the ongoing case involving former Teche Elementary teacher Marisa Noel. Burleigh faces multiple felony charges, including cruelty to juveniles, indecent behavior with juveniles as an accessory after the fact, and obstruction of justice.
Officials say the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation has been assisting the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office, with Homeland Security Investigations also involved.
Case Against Former Teacher Continues To Grow
The investigation into Noel began earlier this year after a complaint in January 2026. Since then, authorities say additional victims have been identified, leading to expanded charges…