Milford Teacher Allegedly Masturbated In Front Of Teen At Walmart

MILFORD, MA—A teacher at a Milford school is facing charges after allegedly performing a sex act at Walmart in front of a teenaged employee in a restroom, according to reports.

Jared Anzelone, 40, lives in Bellingham and teaches at Woodland Elementary School in Milford, reports The Boston Globe. Anzelone was identified through surveillance footage, and has been placed on administrative leave, according to Milford Superintendent Kevin McIntyre.

The incident reportedly happened on Monday at the Bellingham Walmart on Hartford Ave, and according to the arrest report, said he had been "exposing himself and masturbating to this victim," said the Globe.

"A faculty member, Jared Anzelone, was arrested and charged with actions that are unbecoming of a teacher today in Bellingham," Superintendent McIntyre told Patch. "This elementary teacher has been placed on administrative leave pending the result of the investigation. This is a police matter that is still under investigation. This alleged incident did not occur on school property or during school hours. We are working collaboratively with both local law enforcement and the Department of Children and Families. These accusations and charges are very concerning. Our number one priority is the safety and well being of the students in our care."

Anzelone was arraigned on charges of open and gross lewdness, lewd, wanton and lascivious conduct, indecent exposure, and accosting or annoying another person, authorities said. A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf.

Bellingham police on their Facebook page posted footage in an effort to locate Anzelone.

Read the full story on The Boston Globe.

Photos via Bellingham police