The latest alleged teacher sex scandal involves a married teacher in New Jersey who was caught by police “undressed” with a student at a nature preserve, prosecutors said. The teacher previously said, “I really enjoy getting to know the students here.”
Jessica Sawicki, 37, was arrested earlier this week and charged with five counts of second-degree sexual assault and five counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child.
Ms. Sawicki, of Point Pleasant, is an English teacher at Hamilton High School West in Mercer County.
Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office Said Sawicki allegedly had sex with the victim “several times” at the Assunpink Wildlife Management Area in Upper Freehold Township.
An investigation conducted by the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit, the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office and the New Jersey State Police revealed that Sawicki’s alleged sexual assaults against one of his students began earlier this year.
The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office accused Sawicki of having illegal sex with students on several occasions at the Assunpink Wildlife Management Area, about 20 minutes from the school.
of new york post Sawicki admitted to investigators that he had “unprotected” sex with the girl at least five times since December on the 6,393-acre national wildlife management area, according to an affidavit of probable cause. reported.
The teacher reportedly had sex with the student in the back seat of the victim’s car, according to the affidavit.
The married teacher was arrested on Sunday after New Jersey Department of Fish and Wildlife agents caught the teacher and student “unclothed” near the shores of Assunpink Lake, officials said.
The criminal complaint states that the victim is “16 years of age or older, but still under 18 years of age.”
Police seized two cell phones and an Apple Watch during the search, according to the affidavit.
Mr. Sawicki was placed on leave. Annual position $$40,669.
The Hamilton School District notified parents of the teacher’s arrest. letter The announcement was made this week, but the teacher’s name was not disclosed.
“This incident violates the school district’s professional standards and falls far short of our expectations for the personal conduct of our employees,” the letter to parents said. “We do not tolerate any behavior that harms or has the potential to harm our students. The actions of one staff member do not represent the hard work and dedication of our entire school community.”
The school district said there was “no indication” that an unlawful sexual assault occurred on school property.
said Valencia Foster, a sophomore at Hamilton High School West. WPVI-TV“I thought that was crazy. I see her in the hallway all the time. She always smiles and says ‘hello.’
“I think it’s terrible,” Kristen Stilwell, whose nephew attends Hamilton High School West, told the news outlet. “These kids are coming here to get an education, not to be exploited. I don’t think so.”
On her now-deleted About the Teacher page, Ms. Sawicki wrote, “This is my seventh year teaching English at Hamilton West… getting to know the students here and helping them become their best selves as they learn.” I really enjoy helping people do that.” Please strive for your future. ”
If convicted on all charges, Sawicki could spend the rest of his life in state prison.
Anyone with information regarding Sawicki’s alleged crimes is asked to contact MCPO Detective David Sidorakis at 800-533-7443.
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