A instructor in New Jersey was arrested on allegations that he taped a nine-year-old pupil to his desk for near an hour, whereas a instructor’s aide was accused of failing to intervene.
Lenox Elementary Faculty instructor Todd Lewis positioned masking tape across the again of the boy’s neck and secured it to the coed’s desk for roughly 40 to 50 minutes sooner or later in October whereas Sallyann Scala was within the classroom however didn’t intervene, the sufferer stated, based on the Pompton Lakes Police Division.
Lewis, 57, was charged with one depend of second-degree endangering the welfare of a kid and Scala, 67, was charged with fourth-degree abuse and neglect of kids.
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Todd Lewis, 57, was charged with one depend of second-degree endangering the welfare of a kid. (Pompton Lakes Police)
Police stated Lewis appeared for judicial processing proceedings on Thursday after he was served a warrant the day earlier than. He was launched pending trial on monitoring, with particular launch situations that he not have contact with any youngsters.
Scala was served with a summons grievance on Wednesday.
Sallyann Scala, 67, was charged with fourth-degree abuse and neglect of kids. (Pompton Lakes Police)
If convicted, Lewis may face 5 to 10 years in jail, whereas Scala may resist 18 months.
The varsity district’s superintendent stated Lewis and Scala have been positioned on go away and are prohibited from campus.
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The varsity district’s superintendent stated Lewis and Scala have been positioned on go away and are prohibited from campus. (iStock)
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“We need to guarantee our dad and mom, college students, employees and college group that we’re working very intently with legislation enforcement to ensure the security and safety of our college students,” Superintendent Paul Amoroso stated in a assertion to nj.com.
