A janitor at a Missouri high school is accused of sexually abusing a student with Down Syndrome, officials said.
Robert Smith, 50, a custodian with the Rockwood School District in St. Louis County, has been charged with first-degree sexual abuse following accusations that he had inappropriate sexual conduct with the disabled student, according to law enforcement.
Eureka Police Lt. Michael Werges said the alleged victim is a boy younger than 17 years old, and he is a Special School District student.
“We were informed by the Eureka Police Department that a member of our custodial team at Eureka High School has been arrested for sexual abuse,” the Rockwood School District said in a written statement. “This employee has been suspended without pay and is prohibited from being on district property.”
Werges said the school resource officer was notified about the alleged sexual assault on Feb. 11 and police immediately investigated the accusation, and they believe it is credible.
Smith was being held today on a $300,000 cash-only bound, court records show.
School janitor accused of sexually abusing student with Down Syndrome
Robert Smith, 50, a custodian with the Rockwood School District in St. Louis County, has been charged with first-degree sexual abuse following accusations that he had inappropriate sexual conduct w…
Eureka High custodian charged for allegedly molesting student
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