Teacher's Aide at North View Elementary Faces Sexual Abuse Charges

West Virginia State Police Investigate Sexual Abuse Allegations at North View Elementary School

In a disturbing turn of events, a teacher’s aide at North View Elementary School in Clarksburg, West Virginia, has been arrested and charged with multiple sex crimes. The arrest comes after the West Virginia State Police received a tip on Monday, May 20, alleging that sexual abuse had occurred within the school premises.

5 Key Points

• Victor Chess, a 50-year-old teacher’s aide, is accused of sexually abusing a 7-year-old female student.
• The West Virginia State Police launched an investigation after receiving a tip on May 20.
• Chess faces charges of first-degree sexual abuse, sexual abuse by a parent, guardian, or person of trust, and sexual abuse by a school employee.
• The accused turned himself in at the West Virginia State Police Bridgeport detachment on Friday without incident.
• The case highlights the importance of maintaining a safe and secure school environment for students.

Investigation Uncovers Alleged Sexual Abuse by Teacher’s Aide

According to the press release issued by the West Virginia State Police, the investigation into the alleged abuse began after a tip was received on Monday, May 20. The tip indicated that sexual abuse had taken place within the confines of North View Elementary School in Clarksburg.

During the course of the investigation, troopers discovered that Victor Chess, a 50-year-old teacher’s aide, had allegedly sexually abused a 7-year-old female student. The nature and extent of the alleged sexual abuse have not been disclosed to the public at this time.

Charges Filed Against the Accused

Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, troopers prepared arrest warrants for Victor Chess on Friday. The charges leveled against him include:

1. First-degree sexual abuse
2. Sexual abuse by a parent, guardian, or person of trust
3. Sexual abuse by a school employee

These charges reflect the seriousness of the alleged crimes and the position of trust that Chess held as a teacher’s aide.

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Suspect Turns Himself In

Following the issuance of the arrest warrants, Victor Chess turned himself into the West Virginia State Police Bridgeport detachment. The press release indicates that he surrendered without incident.

At the time of reporting, Chess’s name does not appear on the West Virginia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation website; consequently, a mugshot is unavailable.

Ensuring Student Safety in Schools

This case is a stark reminder of the importance of maintaining a safe and secure student environment within the school system. Schools have a responsibility to thoroughly vet and monitor employees, especially those who work closely with children, to prevent incidents of abuse.

Parents, school administrators, and law enforcement must work together to create a culture of transparency, accountability, and swift action when allegations of sexual abuse surface. By prioritizing student safety and well-being, we can strive to prevent such heinous crimes from occurring in the future.