PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, Va. — A Prince George’s County teacher has been charged with making a false police report after she claimed she was kidnapped, zip-tied and sexually assaulted. Alisha Ferrell, an early childhood education teacher at Beazley Elementary School, reported the alleged assault to authorities on Oct. 11.

Ferrell told investigators he got lost on his way to a home visit and ended up at a mobile home community.

There, she claimed a man in a white van grabbed her, zip-tied her hands and sexually assaulted her before releasing her.

Ferrell said he then drove to Scott Park, where he contacted a colleague for help. The co-worker, who later called 911, said Ferrell was covered in blood when they arrived.

However, nearly a week later, Ferrell admitted that he made up the entire story.

She told police that the blood on her clothes was fake Halloween blood and that she had tied it with the zipper.

According to authorities, Ferrell said she staged the attack for “attention” because she felt “lonely.”

“It’s sad because we really liked her. We were thankful for her,” one mother, who asked not to be identified, told CBS 6. “He has done so much for our daughter with special needs. inner demons, it’s hard because you know she works with kids who have learning disabilities, delays, whatever, I hope she gets the help she deserves.”

Ferrell also communicated the fake attack using a fake phone number and pretended to be her non-existent husband.

Additionally, sources revealed that earlier in the year, she falsely claimed she was pregnant with twins.

“My reaction is just surprise … when I found out who it was, the anger dissipated to shock and then just disappointment that he could do this,” the mother told CBS 6 when she learned of the incident. “I hope she gets better, but I don’t want my baby around her alone.”

After her arrest, Ferrell was placed on administrative leave by the Prince George’s County School System.

The district sent an email to Beazley Elementary parents informing them of the situation.

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A spokesperson for the Virginia Department of Education confirmed that the school system reported the incident to authorities as soon as they learned of the false claims.

Despite the charges, Ferrell still holds an active teaching license with the Virginia Department of Education.

Charles Maranzano, retired Dinwiddie County Schools Superintendent, expressed concern about Ferrell’s continued ability to teach.

“There’s no need for a conviction, as you know, when we have a person who exhibits very unstable behavior, as in this particular case, you certainly don’t want that person working with children,” he said. “So that would be the case. Department of Ed to revoke the license that would protect any school division in Virginia from hiring a person who has a record.”

“An alert was placed on the license so other divisions would be aware if they tried to hire her, and the VDOE is pursuing the case through the court system,” VDOE spokesman Todd Reid said.

Ferrell is scheduled to appear in court on January 13, 2025.

Police noted that significant resources were allocated to investigating the false report, including stopping several vans in the area while they searched for the alleged assailant.

This is a developing story. Email the CBS 6 Newsroom.

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