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Milwaukee Teacher Arrested After Alleged Punching of Student at Engleburg School

The case now moves to prosecutors for a charging decision.

Overview

  • Police said a 33-year-old Engleburg School teacher was arrested after allegedly punching a student.
  • Booking records show police referred a child abuse charge for intentionally causing harm, and the teacher was released after two days.
  • Milwaukee Public Schools reported the allegation to police and Child Protective Services and opened an internal investigation.
  • The district removed the employee from school duties and offered counseling and support to students and staff, according to Principal Marquis Hines.
  • Prosecutors in Milwaukee County will review the case to decide on formal charges, and authorities have not released details about what led to the incident.