SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Spanish teacher from St. Nicks/St. Mary’s in Wilkes-Barre along with her husband were arrested and another is wanted for their alleged roles in a crack purchase in the city of Scranton on March 27.
Lackawanna County Detectives utilized a Confidential Informant (C.I.) to set up a purchase of crack cocaine between the C.I. and 53-year-old Plains resident William Smiley.
The complaint states that Smiley directed the C.I. to the corner of Adams Avenue and Linden Street in downtown Scranton around 5:45 p.m. where the C.I. was picked up by 43-year-old Mountain Top resident Rosemary Martin, and her husband 46-year-old Todd Martin.
The C.I. was outfitted with covert listening devices so detectives could listen in on the purchase.
Officials say as Todd Martin drove around the block while Rosemary and the C.I. conducted the purchase, detectives overheard Rosemary call Smiley saying “The money is light”.
Officials also state Todd Martin was heard discussing the purchase with the C.I.
Rosemary allegedly proceeded to sell the crack cocaine to the C.I., and dropped the C.I. off where they met with detectives, who then proceeded to arrest Rosemary and Todd Martin, according to the complaint.
Rosemary Martin
Todd Martin
William Smiley has not yet been taken into custody.
The Diocese of Scranton put out a statement to student’s parents that reads:
Dear Saint Nicholas / Saint Mary School Families,
Today, Friday, March 28, 2025, the Diocese of Scranton Catholic School System was notified of criminal charges being filed against one of our educators.
Lackawanna County detectives arrested Rosemary Martin last evening on charges of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
While the allegations have no direct connection to our school, we believe it is important to inform you of this information to maintain transparency with our school community.
Mrs. Martin has only been in the classroom one day since February 28. As a result of the charges, she has now been placed on administrative leave, pending the outcome of the investigation.
Because this is a law enforcement matter, we cannot provide any other information at this time. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Diocese of Scranton
Rosemary Martin is being charged with Unlawful Delivery, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and was unable to post bail. She is due in court next on April 10th.
Todd Martin is being charged with Criminal Conspiracy to Deliver and Possess a Controlled Substance. He was unable to post bail and is due in court next on April 10th.
William Smiley is being charged with Criminal Conspiracy to Deliver a Controlled Substance as well as Criminal Use Of A Communications Facility. He has not been arrested for his alleged role in this crime.
