A New Jersey teacher filmed a 9-year-old boy at his desk for about an hour, police said
A New Jersey teacher has been arrested for allegedly filming a nine-year-old student at her desk for nearly an hour, and the teacher’s aide was accused of failing to intervene.
Lenox Elementary School teacher Todd Lewis put masking tape around the back of the boy’s neck and taped him to the student’s desk for about 40 to 50 minutes one day in October while Sallyann. Scala was in the classroom but failed to intervene, the victim said, according to the Pompton Lakes Police Department.
Lewis, 57, is charged with child endangerment and Scala, 67, is charged with child abuse and neglect.
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Todd Lewis, 57, was charged with one count of endangering the welfare of a child. (Pompton Lakes Police)
Police said Lewis appeared Thursday for arraignment after being served with a warrant the day before. He was released pending a probation hearing, with special conditions of release that he not have contact with any children.
Scala was served with an appeal of the summons on Wednesday.
Sallyann Scala, 67, was charged with 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 school district’s superintendent said Lewis and Scala have been placed on leave and not allowed on campus.
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The school district’s superintendent said Lewis and Scala have been placed on leave and not allowed on campus. (Stock)
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“We want to assure our parents, students, staff and the school community that we are working closely with law enforcement to ensure the safety and security of our students,” said Superintendent Paul Amoroso in a statement posted to nj.com.
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