Aurora Middle School Teacher Charged with Criminal Sexual Assault of Former Student

At her appearance, the Court denied the State's motion to detain Bergmann pre-trial and released her with conditions including no contact with the victim or anyone under the age of 18.

In early October 2025, the Wheaton Police Department received information regarding suspicious incidents involving a minor male and an adult female, later identified as the defendant. Following an investigation into the matter, it is alleged that Bergmann, who is a teacher at Washington Middle School in Aurora, and the juvenile met when he was a student at Washington Middle School. The juvenile has since graduated from the school.

It is further alleged that during the victim's sophomore year in high school, Bergmann and the victim began communicating via text messages and phone calls. It is alleged that at some point in time, the relationship between the two turned sexual. It is further alleged that the relationship progressed further and that the victim would frequently go to Bergmann's home, occasionally staying overnight, where the two would engage in sexual intercourse. On Nov. 7, 2025, Bergmann was taken into custody without incident.

"The profound abuse of trust and authority allegedly displayed by Ms. Bergmann is extremely disturbing and will be met with the full force of the law," Berlin said. "Teachers are entrusted with our students' wellbeing. They are given the awesome responsibility to guide and protect our students, not to harm or exploit them. A teacher who takes advantage of a student, as alleged in this case, is not only breaking the law, but they are also breaking the trust placed in them by the community, the school and the victim's family.

"I thank the Wheaton Police Department for their efforts on this case and for their continued work in protecting our children from harm. I also thank the DuPage County Children's Advocacy Center as well as Assistant State's Attorneys Kelly McKay and Mike Fisher for their work in securing the appropriate charges against Ms. Bergmann."

"This case is yet another example of outstanding collaborative and investigative work by Wheaton's detectives," Chief Youker said. "I would like to thank our law enforcement partners at the DuPage County Children's Advocacy Center and State's Attorney Bob Berlin's Office for their assistance throughout the investigation.

"Cases involving alleged abuse by a teacher strike at the core of community trust. This behavior is unacceptable, and the Wheaton Police Department is dedicated to fully investigating any reports involving this allegation, to fully ensure the safety of our community and our children.

Bergmann's next court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 1, 2025, in front of Judge Margaret O'Connell.

Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendant's guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government's burden to prove his or her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Jessica Bergmann