Here’s a breakdown of the key details from the provided text:
The Situation:
* Aiden York (19) of Lunenburg, Massachusetts, has been arrested and charged with two counts of possession of child sexual abuse images and one count of dissemination of such material.
* The arrest followed an investigation by multiple agencies: Lunenburg Police, Massachusetts State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task force, US Secret Service, and the New England Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory.
York’s Employment:
* Currently employed as an ABA technician paraeducator at Sherwood Middle School in Shrewsbury Public Schools. He has been placed on leave.
* Previous employment: Worked in various programs within Shrewsbury Public Schools (Extended School Care, Summer Enrichment, Special Education Extended Year, Unified athletics/social club).
* Former student/employee in Lunenburg Public Schools: Worked in the ELC and Extended Day Program, always under supervision.
School District Responses:
* Shrewsbury Public Schools: Superintendent Joe Sawyer stated the charges are not connected to any Shrewsbury students, but the district is cooperating with the police investigation and conducting its own internal review.
* Lunenburg Public Schools: Superintendent Jodi L. Fortuna stated law enforcement has found no indication of illegal behavior involving Lunenburg students during York’s time working there. The district is also cooperating with the investigation.
Parent Concerns:
* Jeremy Hilton (father of an 11-year-old student) expressed fear and concern, as his non-verbal son spent one-on-one time with York at school. He questions what may have happened when he wasn’t present.
* Hilton emphasizes the need for safety in schools and the unacceptability of having individuals like York in positions of trust.
Ongoing Investigation: The investigation is still active. York has been ordered to have no contact with minors under 16.