Former Winnetka Teacher, Scout Leader Accused of Sex Assault of Minors

Former longtime Hubbard Woods School teacher and Boy Scout leader William Hartwell Bricker has been arrested in Michigan in connection with an investigation into the sex assault of minors at a camp in Wyoming years ago, the Winnetka Talk reports.

Bricker, who is 94, is facing one count of immoral acts with a child and one count of immoral or indecent acts, the article says. He is accused of sexually assaulting two boys, one in 1962 and one in 1985. The investigation began after the Boy Scouts of America contacted law enforcement about accusations against Bricker while he worked at a camp in Wyoming.

He worked as a physical education teacher at Hubbard Woods from 1949 to 1985, the article says.

Winnetka police said Friday that they were contacted in February by the Boy Scouts about allegations against Bricker, who was a Winnetka scout master.

“A preliminary investigation was conducted by Winnetka Police Investigators where it was determined the alleged criminal acts occurred outside Winnetka’s jurisdiction in Wyoming,” a statement said. The investigation was then turned over the authorities in Wyoming.

You can read the full Winnetka Talk article here.