New York Teacher’s Aide Arrested After Writing ‘Love Letter’ To 10-Year-Old Student: ‘Never Felt This Way Before’
A stepfather in the heart of New York City is livid after a teacher's aide sent a student home with a shocking letter, according to the NYPD.
Authorities reported that the school aide at P.S. 481 handed a 10-year-old girl a letter on Friday, confessing his love for the child. When she reached home around 1:30 p.m., the child showed the letter to her mother.
Officials say the stepfather made a trip to the school, confronted the predatory staff member and punched him in the face. Per News-12, the child was taken in by a squad dedicated to helping Bronx kids in danger to investigate potential abuse on behalf of the aide.
The news outlet identified the teacher's aide in question as Estevan Hamilton. The 23-year-old has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child and first-degree harassment, per the New York Police Department.
Fellow parents aren't pleased with the incident either. Concerned parent Jose Alverez weighed in on the matter, saying his child also attended the school, known as the "Steam Bridge" school, explaining that it's important for parents to be more vigilant.
"My daughter went to this school, it's sickening, you know, we have to watch everything that is going on, especially around the schools," Alvarez told News 12.
Although sources never got a hold of the physical letter, reports state the man confessed his "undying love" for the girl, writing that he had "never felt this way before." Parents in the community remain disturbed by the news.
Investigations are underway, searching for any other potential abuse the aide may have caused during his time at the school.
Hamilton is currently in police custody.
