Paraprofessional Charged With Risk Of Injury To Child: Stratford Cops

STRATFORD, CT — A woman who works as a paraprofessional has been charged with risk of injury to child, Stratford police said.

Stratford police arrested Jasmine Bennett, 34, at 8:30 p.m. on April 3. Bennett was also accused of interfering with/resisting an officer, second-degree harassment, violating a protective order and second-degree threatening.

Bennett's profession is listed as "paraprofessional" in the Stratford Police Department's arrest report.

A paraprofessional is a teacher's assistant who works in a classroom, overseeing activities and helping students with their work, Indeed.com says.