Former New Jersey Elementary School Teacher Gustavo Barrientos Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Multiple Children
TINTON FALLS, N.J. (CBSNewYork) -- A former New Jersey elementary school teacher is accused of sexually assaulting multiple children.
The Monmouth County prosecutor's office says 53-year-old Gustavo Barrientos, of Tinton Falls, was previously charged on Feb. 14 with sexually assaulting a 10-year-old student.
As a result of their continued investigation, authorities have now charged Barrientos with sexually assaulting multiple other elementary school children.
Barrientos is a former elementary school teacher who worked in the Long Branch School District and at the Red Bank Charter School.
Officials say Barrientos is being held in the Monmouth County Correctional Institution pending a detention hearing.
Anyone who has more information related to this investigation is asked to contact the Monmouth County prosecutor's office at 800-533-7443 or the Long Branch Police Department at 732-222-1000.
Anonymous tips can be left by calling the Monmouth County Crime Stoppers tipline at 1-800-671-4400 or online at monmouthcountycrimestoppers.com.