Edgewood Teacher Arrested

(Updated) Police arrested a 42-year-old Edgewood School teacher Monday after an altercation” with a student in a classroom.

The student suffered minor injuries” and was released to a parent,” according to a release from police spokesperson Officer Scott Shumway.

Police charged the teacher with risk of injury to a minor, second-degree reckless endangerment, and third-degree assault. The teacher was released on a $15,000 bond.

Schools spokesperson Justin Harmon said the staff member was put on leave during the police investigation.

No other details about the incident were provided.

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