Pine Island teacher/coach arrested and charged with sexually assaulting student

PINE ISLAND, Minn. (KTTC) – A Pine Island teacher and coach was arrested for suspicion of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old student.

According to Rochester Police Department (RPD), 24-year-old Lindsey Schneeberger of Rochester was arrested Thursday after she was accused of assaulting the student at her home in Rochester.

Schneeberger is listed as a Physical Education teacher at Pine Island schools.

She is currently awaiting arraignment at the Olmsted County Detention Center.

RPD released the following statement:

Sexual assault cases like this are always disturbing, especially when the victim is a juvenile. RPD is dedicated to investigating sexual assaults and ensuring justice for survivors. Throughout the investigative process, we work carefully and compassionately to help ensure prosecution while supporting victims.