Teacher in New Jersey He was arrested for allegedly chaining a nine-year-old student to his desk for nearly an hour, while a teacher's assistant was charged with failing to intervene.
Todd Lewis, a Lenox Elementary School teacher, placed duct tape around the back of the boy's neck and pinned him to the student's desk for about 40 to 50 minutes one day in October while Salian The victim said, according to the Pompton Lakes Police Department, that Scala was in the classroom but failed to intervene.
Lewis, 57, was charged with second-degree endangering the welfare of a child, and Scala, 67, was charged with fourth-degree child abuse and neglect.
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Todd Lewis, 57, was charged with second-degree endangering the welfare of a child. (Pompton Lakes Police)
Police said Lewis appeared for judicial processing on Thursday after receiving an arrest warrant the day before. He was released on probation, with conditions of release not to associate with any children.
Scala was introduced with a Call a complaint Wednesday.
Salian Skala, 67, was charged with fourth-degree child abuse and neglect. (Pompton Lakes Police)
If convicted, Lewis could face five to 10 years in prison, while Scala could face up to 18 months.
the Educational district Lewis and Scala have been placed on leave and banned from campus, the superintendent said.
The school district superintendent said Lewis and Scala were placed on leave and banned from the campus. (Istock)
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“We want to assure parents, students, staff and the school community that we are working very closely with law enforcement to ensure the safety and security of our students,” Superintendent Paul Amoruso said in a statement. Statement to nj.com.
