FREEHOLD – A Freehold Intermediate School teacher has been arrested and charged with allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said.
Allison Havemann-Niedrach, 43, of Jackson, was charged with one count each of first-degree aggravated sexual assault and second-degree endangering the welfare of a child.
Havemann-Niedrach was arrested following an investigation which revealed that the alleged criminal conduct began earlier this year, Santiago said.
Havemann-Niedrach is being held at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution (MCCI), where she remains incarcerated pending a first appearance and detention hearing.
On June 29, superintendent for the Freehold Borough School District Asia Michael sent out an email to staff and parents notifying them that a “former staff member” had been arrested.
“It is with a heavy heart that I must share some distressing news with you,” the email said. “We have been informed that a former staff member has been arrested on allegations of third-degree aggravated sexual assault and inappropriate sexual conduct with a minor.”
Aggravated sexual assault is a first-degree crime, according to authorities – not a third-degree criminal offense as stated in the superintendent’s email.
“Please be assured that our district has been fully cooperative with the prosecutor’s office since the outset of this investigation. The safety and well-being of our students and staff have been our top priority, and we took immediate measures to ensure their protection,” Michael said in the email.
“We understand that this news can be deeply upsetting. If you or your child are in need of support or someone to talk to, please do not hesitate to reach out to the superintendent’s office,” the email said.
Anyone with information about Havemann-Niedrach’s activities is being asked to contact MCPO Detective Dawn Correia at 800-533-7443.
Despite these charges, every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, following a trial at which the defendant has all of the trial rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and State law.
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