Pennsylvania school aide accused of filming special needs student in restroom

ARCHBALD, Pa. — A northeastern Pennsylvania college aide is accused of abuse after she allegedly shared a video of a particular wants scholar utilizing the restroom, authorities stated.

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Cala Tolerico, 27, of Carbondale, was arrested and charged with abuse of a care-dependent particular person, WOLF-TV reported.

In accordance with the Archbald Police Division, Tolerico allegedly took the video at Valley View Excessive College in Archbald whereas the coed was utilizing the toilet services and shared it on Snapchat, a social media messaging app, WNEP-TV reported.

Tolerico was a paraprofessional at the highschool and labored with college students within the life abilities classroom, in line with the tv station.

In accordance with courtroom data, Valley View directors contacted authorities on Feb. 23 after two college members stated that they had seen the alleged video, WNEP reported.

The school members stated the video confirmed the coed sitting on the bathroom with their pants down however confirmed no non-public areas.

Officers stated that Tolerico allegedly admitted to taking the video however meant it solely “as a joke,” WOLF reported. After offering a written assertion to high school directors, Tolerico was despatched dwelling, in line with the tv station.

Directors then referred to as police, WNEP reported.

Tolerico isn’t at the moment listed as a employees member on Valley View’s district web site, in line with the tv station.

A message left by WNEP to Valley View Superintendent Michael Boccella looking for remark has not been returned.

Tolerico was launched from jail after posting $10,000 bail, WOLF reported.