Hyde Park resident Ibrahim Mohammed, 54, was arrested on Friday, Aug. 14, following an incident at the Abilities First Hyde Park Education Center in Hyde Park Elementary School, New York State Police announced on Monday, Aug. 17.
According to the agency, on Wednesday, Aug. 5, Mohammed pinched two nonverbal students.
Following an investigation, Mohammed was arrested on Friday and charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, police said.
Mohammed was issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in Hyde Park Town Court on Aug. 27 at 4:30 p.m.
Abilities First later gave a statement on Mohammed's arrest, saying he was put on administrative leave pending the outcome of both the police investigation and their own internal review.
"Abilities First has cooperated fully with the New York State Police throughout its investigation. The safety and well-being of our students are our highest priorities," the company said, adding, "Because this matter involves students and remains an active personnel and legal matter, we are unable to provide further details at this time."
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