GRANITE CITY – A former Granite City fourth-grade teacher is again being charged with serious crimes.

Article continues after sponsor message

Get The Latest News!

Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in your inbox.

Paulina M. Wahala-Suess, 41, was charged in 2011 for possession of heroin. She resigned from her position at Wilson Elementary School, where she worked as a fourth-grade teacher after those charges, and pleaded guilty to them in 2014. Already this year, Wahala-Suess has been charged with one count of residential burglary, a Class 1 Felony.

Wahala-Suess is accused of “knowingly and without authority” entering the home of Shirley Hall in the 2300 block of Iowa Ave. in Granite City with the intent to commit theft on Dec. 31, 2018.

Prefer RiverBender on Google
Copyright 2026 Riverbender.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

 

More like this:

Granite City 18-Year-Old Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter After Fatal Teen Shooting
Jun 30, 2026
Granite City Man Released From Custody In Attempted Arson Case
6 days ago
Granite City Residents Charged In Fleeing Police, Stolen Vehicle Cases
Jun 11, 2026
Granite City Police Charge Sex Offender With Latest Registration Failure
Jun 14, 2026
Granite City Police Charge Madison Man With Child Sexual Abuse, Grooming, Solicitation
Jun 27, 2026