Prince William County teacher charged after alleged assault against student

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (FOX 5 DC) - A Prince William County teacher has been charged after an investigation into an alleged assault by the teacher against a student.

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The SRO assigned to Fred Lynn Middle School began a joint investigation with Child Protective Services (CPS) to investigate an alleged assault by a teacher against a student that reportedly occurred on school grounds on Feb. 4.

The investigation revealed that a 14-year-old male student was suffering from a mental health crisis. During the encounter, school staff, including a teacher, temporarily restrained the student in an attempt to keep him from harming himself or others.

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After being released, the teacher, identified as Eselyn Maheia, spat on the student before the parties separated. The incident reportedly took place in a classroom during school hours.

Other school personnel were present during the encounter and reported the matter to the school administration who then notified CPS.

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No injuries were reported by the victim.