Malden Teacher Arrested and Charged with Alleged Sexual Assault

Special to The Advocate

A Malden middle school teacher, who is also the longtime head coach of the Malden High Girls Basketball team, was arrested in Stoneham on serious charges Wednesday.

Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Stoneham Police Chief James O’Connor said that Scott Marino, 54, of Stoneham was arrested Wednesday and charged with two counts of rape, one count of indecent assault and battery and one count of furnishing alcohol to a person under the age of 21.
On February 18, 2026, Marino allegedly provided alcohol to and allegedly sexually assaulted an 18-year-old female who was known to him, in Stoneham.
The suspect was scheduled to be arraigned on the charges Thursday in Woburn District Court.
Marino worked as a teacher at the Linden S.T.E.A.M. Academy for a number of years and recently completed his 10th season as head of the Malden High School Girls Basketball team.

In an email message to parents and staff of the Malden Public Schools on Wednesday, Superintendent of Schools Timothy Sippel, Ed.L.D. informed them that Marino was “immediately placed on leave from the Malden Public Schools when the police informed the district of the investigation into these allegations.”

“The district is fully cooperating with relevant law enforcement agencies in their investigation, which is ongoing. Due to personnel and privacy laws, the district will not be commenting further on this case,” Supt. Sippel added.

“I understand how upsetting and distressing this is to our community given the serious nature of these allegations. We thank you for your continued commitment to our students and our district community. The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority.” Supt. Sippel stated.