WORCESTER, Mass. (MyFoxBoston.com) -- Two Worcester Public School employees have been arrested on child porn charges.
Bus driver Liam Mallon and cafeteria worker Alexander Johnson were both charged with possession of child pornography in separate incidents this summer. FOX25 contacted the school system for a response, and just before 5 p.m. they replied saying the district cannot comment on personnel matters with regards to the arrest of an employee, other than to say they are aware that the arrests occurred.
The superintendent released the following statement Thursday:
The Worcester Public Schools is aware of certain media reports that have indicated that two Worcester Public Schools employees have been arrested in connection with possession of child pornography charges.
To be clear, the Worcester Public Schools take issues of student safety very seriously and ensuring the safety of students while at school is the most important function carried out by District staff. It is the policy of the Worcester Public Schools to utilize all appropriate resources, including CORI checks, when making employment decisions. With regard to any matters involving the potential involvement of students as victims of the criminal activities of others, the District cooperates fully with law enforcement authorities and defers to the law enforcement authorities to conduct any and all criminal investigations they deem necessary and appropriate. At present, the District is not aware of any ongoing criminal investigation involving the potential involvement of Worcester Public School students as victims of any criminal activity.
The Worcester Public Schools cannot comment on personnel matters involving current or former employees or with regard to reported arrests of employees.