Ex-Fair Lawn School Employee Masturbated In Building With Kids Present: Prosecutor
Authorities in Bergen County revealed that a 33-year-old former employee of the school district has been charged in a lewdness probe.
Stewart John C.
According to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella, John C. Stewart, a former employee of Fair Lawn Schools, is suspected of masturbating in various locations throughout Thomas Jefferson Middle School.
Musella said on Wednesday, July 9, that an investigation revealed the Midland Park resident had done so twice, once during a summer program with children present.
There is no proof that Stewart spoke to any kids directly.
Stewart was taken into custody in Paramus and accused of several offenses, such as:
- Sexual assault by sexual contact
- Endangering the welfare of a child
- Burglary
- Aggravated criminal sexual contact
- Criminal sexual contact
- Lewdness
- Trespassing
Prosecutors stated that Stewart’s act of masturbation is connected to the accusations of sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual contact.
In anticipation of his court appearance in Hackensack, Stewart was placed on remand at the Bergen County Jail.
Contact the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Tips Line at (201) 226-5532 if you have any information.
