McLoud teacher waives hearing

A McLoud High School teacher facing three felonies after she was arrested on charges for allegedly soliciting sex with minors by use of technology has waived her preliminary hearing.

Serena Cator, 43, was formally charged in Pottawatomie County District Court March 16 this year with three counts of soliciting sexual conduct or communication with a minor by use of technology.

A $15,000 bench warrant was issued for her arrest the same day charges were filed. Court records show the warrant was returned and filed on March 17 and her bond was set at $15,000 with stipulation she have no contact with the victims.

She made her initial appearance on April 13. She recently waived her preliminary hearing and is set for the felony call docket at 9 a.m. on Oct. 11.