Arthur Ellis, a Westport teacher, was arrested on charges of fourth-degree sexual assault after the student was inappropriately touched in the classroom.
A teacher at a Westport middle school was arrested on suspicion of inappropriately touching a student.
On January 27, police received a report that a teacher at Bedford Middle School had inappropriately touched a student.
Detectives said they began looking into the case at Bedford Middle School.
Who Is Arthur Ellis Westport Ct?
Arthur Ellis is a teacher at Westport’s Bedford Middle School. He was a resident of Westerly, Rhode Island.
Arthur was charged with fourth-degree sexual assault and endangering the life of the child.
According to Westport police, the person who filed the complaint said she had Ellis for a class and that the unwanted touching occurred during class time this past December.
A warrant for Ellis’s arrest was approved and submitted by a superior court judge after a thorough investigation by the investigator assigned to the case.
Ellis was freed after posting a $100,000 bond and is due in Stamford Superior Court on May 6 for his arraignment.
Arthur Ellis Arrested For Sexual Assault
A Bedford Middle School teacher was charged with sexual assault.
Westport police stated in a statement that they received an allegation on Jan. 27, 2022, that Ellis “probably touched a student inappropriately.”
When contacted by phone, Ellis declined to comment. The student stated she had Ellis for a class and that the incident happened in December “during class time,” according to police.
After an “extensive investigation,” police requested a warrant for Ellis’ arrest.
Ellis’ arrest was announced to the Bedford school community by Westport Superintendent Thomas Scarice.
Mr. Ellis was placed on administrative leave right away and hasn’t been permitted on school grounds since,” Scarice added in an email.
School Teacher Charges And Mugshot
Ellis was charged with fourth-degree sexual assault. The police began an investigation when they received a report that Ellis had inappropriately touched a student.
Arthur Ellis, 72, from Westerly, Rhode Island, has been identified as the teacher.
Ellis was charged with sexual assault after police conducted an investigation and issued a warrant.
The superintendent’s office stated that the district is not at liberty to disclose the investigation further due to the nature of the inquiry and the fact that it is also a personnel concern.
On Wednesday afternoon, Ellis surrendered and was released after posting a $100,000 bond.
He will appear in Stamford Superior Court for his arraignment on May 6, 2022.