Teacher Jennifer Thompson , 52 , failed to report a student who allegedly took moonshine to class . A longtime science teacher in Ohio has been reprimanded for failing to report a student who allegedly took a bottle of illegal liquor he had produced to class . Jennifer Thompson , 52 , who has taught at Riverside middle school in De Graff for more than 20 years , reportedly tipped the moonshine down the drain when she was shown it but did not alert authorities . According to Dayton Daily News , she was issued with a formal warning letter as a result , while the pupil in question was suspended from school . Thompson apparently knew the 13-year-old boy and another 14-year-old had created a still and were starting to produce alcohol . While she warned the duo it could be 'dangerous ' , investigators claim the tutor took no strict action to stop the operation . In January , a report from the Logan County Sheriff says the student brought some of the liquor to show in science class . Thompson disposed of it instead of alerting the principle . Under Ohio law , the illegal manufacture of moonshine is considered a first-degree misdemeanor - carrying the same charges as crimes including petty theft or assault . It is unclear whether the boy who took the moonshine to class will face juvenile delinquency charges in the case . Wrong move : The science teacher reportedly tipped the alcohol down the drain when she was shown it but did not alert authorities . Scene of the incident : An aerial shot of Riverside Local Schools School in Ohio . In the meantime he is said to be awaiting an expulsion hearing led by Riverside Schools . It is unclear how the news of the incident emerged . Riverside Local Schools Superintendent Scott Mann said he does n't believe the student realized the seriousness of his actions . ' I think he wanted to show his science teacher and I don ’ t think there was malicious intent at all , ' he noted .
Jennifer Thompson , 52 , who has taught at Riverside middle school in De ##boro for more than 20 years , reportedly threw the moonshine down the aisle when she was carrying it but did not contact authorities . She was threatened with a formal warning letter as a result . The pupil in question was suspended from school . Under Ohio law , the illegal manufacture of alcohol is considered a first - degree misdemeanor .