RELATED: Massachusetts middle school teacher busted with child porn “These defendants come from all walks of life, but they allegedly share a depraved desire to see children being raped and sexually exploited,” acting Attorney General Lougy was quoted by New Jersey 101.5. Guzzi has also been charged with third-degree invasion of privacy for allegedly hiding a tablet computer in a public bathroom to secretly record people.Īlso arrested was Eugene Triston, 55, a Sparta School District bus driver who allegedly watched child pornography in between bus runs, according to the Dispatch. Winslow Elementary School in Vineland, was among those arrested, the Dispatch added. Thomas Guzzi Jr., a fifth-grade teacher at John H. Students or parents wishing to discuss this matter with school district officials or who may need counseling support are encouraged to contact Director of Special Education and Student Services Kathy Johnston via email at or by phone at 51.“By viewing and distributing child pornography, particularly the child rape videos targeted in this operation, these offenders directly motivate and put themselves in league with the predators who torture children to create these repulsive materials,” acting New Jersey Attorney General Robert Lougy was quoted by the Bergen Dispatch. Parents with any information that may be pertinent to the criminal investigation should contact the New York State Police at 51. Haverly that made the student feel uncomfortable is encouraged to tell a parent, teacher or other trusted adult immediately. “We are reaching out to families today and encouraging them to talk to their children about this issue, providing them with the information we have available.”Īny current or former student who may have had contact with Mr. “The safety and well-being of students is the district’s top priority,” said Superintendent Monroe. A substitute driver will be in place when students return to school Monday from the mid-winter break. Haverly’s bus route are being contacted directly by Superintendent Jody Monroe. Families of all students who are currently assigned to Mr. All bus drivers employed by the Bethlehem Central School District are subject to fingerprinting and criminal background checks as a condition of employment.ĭuring the 2016-17 school year, Haverly has worked as a driver on Route 65 which serves the middle school. Haverly successfully passed pre-employment background checks required by law. A copy of the New York State Police press release can be viewed here.ĭavid Haverly was hired as a bus driver by the Bethlehem Central School District in September 2006.
In its statement, the State Police said there is no indication he had inappropriate physical or verbal contact with any children routinely in his care. The bus driver was immediately placed on administrative leave by the school district pending the outcome of the investigation into the alleged criminal activity.Īccording to the State Police, the investigation began after members in the Computer Crime Unit of the State Police received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force regarding an IP address located in Albany that was downloading child pornography. Haverly, they said, has been arraigned in Albany City Court and released to the custody of the probation department and is to reappear in court at a later date.
The arrest was made after police executed a search warrant at his home in Albany, according to the State Police. Officials at the Bethlehem Central School District learned today that a longtime bus driver, David Haverly, was arrested by New York State Police and charged with possession of a sexual performance of a child and promotion of a sexual performance of a child, both felonies. He will be back in court at a later date.Īnyone who feels that Haverly may have had inappropriate contact with children that investigators are unaware of is urged to contact police at (518) 783-3211.īethlehem Central School District Statement: The district is also offering counseling for those who may need support. Students on his route will have a substitute driver when they return to school from mid-winter break on Monday.
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