YORK COUNTY, Va. — A teacher at Grafton High School has been arrested and charged after police say they assaulted a 14-year-old student.
The York County Sheriff’s Office says a 14-year old student reported that 59-year old Karmon Weidlich, a Grafton High teacher grabbed the student and pulled the student’s hair.
On Dec. 1, the sheriff's office was notified of an alleged assault of a 14-year-old student that occurred on Nov. 28 at the high school.
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The student reported the incident to school officials on Nov. 30, according to the York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office.
The sheriff's office Investigation Division began an investigation into the complaint, and as a result, have arrested 59-year-old Karmon Weidlich from Hampton.
Weidlich has been charged with one count simple assault and has been placed on administrative leave by the school division's human resources department.
"It is absolutely unacceptable for these types of incidents to be occurring," said Superintendent Dr. Victor Shandor. "As I shared in my remarks at the November School Board meeting, our most important responsibility as a school system is to provide safe, secure and caring environments for all students. These incidents are not reflective of our division's core values and priorities which we expect all employees to uphold."
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This is the third York County teacher being charged for assaulting a student in the last month. Two weeks ago, a Mt. Vernon Elementary teacher was arrested and charged for assaulting a special need 6-year-old. A month ago, a Grafton Middle School substitute teacher was charged and arrested for assaulting a special needs student.
News 3's Leondra Head spoke to York County parents who say the incident is concerning.
"There is never a time for an adult, let alone a teacher to show to show a lack of control like that," Mary, a York County parent, said. "I think they should rethink what they are doing, as far as their calling in life."
"I’m concerned and I have mixed feelings," Gordon Hammock, a York County parent, said. "I’m wondering if the children are pushing them over the edge."
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