Nadia Horn is a 22-year-old teacher at Eau Claire North High School. WisconsinThe arrest was made in a child sexual assault investigation, Eau Claire police said Wednesday.
The Eau Claire Police Department said in a news release Wednesday that a school resource officer first became aware of the incident and notified police. ECPD conducted an investigation and discovered multiple victims in connection with the case. The horn is arrested soon.
According to the Eau Claire School District (ECASD) website, Nadia Horn is a special education instructor.
Nadia Horn faces two charges: sexual assault of a child by a school staff member and second-degree sexual assault of a child, ECPD said in a news release. Her bond was set at $1,898.
“The incident was reported to North High School’s school resource officer and an investigation began,” the update reads. “Information gathered led to the arrest of NHS staff member Nadia Horn. During the course of the investigation, multiple victim has been identified. “
Horn is currently being held in the Eau Claire County Jail awaiting an initial court appearance. The specific details of the charges against Nadia Horn are unclear at this time.
The principal said Horn has been suspended without pay until the case is legally resolved.
The school releases a statement
North High School released a statement Wednesday after ECPD announced the arrest of Nadia Horn on Facebook. exist statementSchool leaders said they learned of the allegations on Wednesday and quickly contacted police.
“Northern High School and the district administration immediately contacted law enforcement upon learning of this allegation,” the statement read. “The staff member has been suspended without pay pending legal resolution. ECASD will continue to work with the Eau Claire Police Department to investigate this matter.”
“Learning about alleged inappropriate behavior by staff is deeply disturbing to all of us,” the statement added, noting that students who need support can contact the school’s student services staff.
The statement concluded: “We understand you may have additional questions. Because the investigation is ongoing, the district is unable to answer any questions you may have. If you have any information or concerns that you believe are relevant to this allegation, please contact the Eau Claire Police Department.”
