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Former N.J. Middle School Teacher Arrested on 8 Counts in Alleged Sexual Abuse of Student

Prosecutors cite recovered text messages and photos as key corroborating evidence.

Overview

  • Ashley A. Fisler, 36, was arrested Thursday and charged with six counts of first-degree sexual assault plus second-degree counts of child endangerment and official misconduct.
  • Prosecutors say the alleged abuse occurred in 2021 when the victim was a minor in her social studies class at Orchard Valley Middle School in Washington Township.
  • Investigators report forensic reviews found numerous text exchanges and multiple nude images that they say confirm a sexual relationship.
  • Fisler denied the allegations during the investigation, and she is being held at the Salem County Jail pending initial court proceedings.
  • Washington Township Public Schools say she left the district in April 2023 and are cooperating with law enforcement, with potential prison terms reaching up to 20 years on each first-degree count if she is convicted.