Wilton Superintendent Plans Parent Meeting After Arrest of Teacher's Aide on Child Porn Charges

Wilton’s Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kevin Smith told parents Thursday in a letter that a special meeting is scheduled on Monday, Aug. 25 to discuss the situation regarding the former preschool paraprofessional who was arrested Wednesday for possession of child pornography.

In his letter Dr. Smith stated there were two charges against the former teacher, Eric Von Kohorn, 33, of Bridgeport. Von Kohorn worked at Wilton Preschool and has been under investigation since June of 2014. Upon learning of the investigation by Wilton Police, Dr. Smith stated Von Kohorn was immediately placed on administrative leave and not permitted to return to school grounds. Von Kohorn resigned on June 16, 2014.

Von Kohorn was one of six people arrested during a statewide investigation, according to WFSB News.

In his letter Dr. Smith addressed concerns he has heard from local parents. “The news is traumatic and we recognize that many community members have questions, concerns and fears. The authorities report that their investigation had not yielded any information that would suggest Wilton children were harmed.

The parent meeting is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the Middlebrook School Auditorium.

Dr. Kevin Smith, Wilton School Superintendent, Barbara Rickler, child and adult psychiatrist, and Wilton School Resource Officer Rich Ross will be in attendance.

Sr. Smith said, “We are committed to the safety of Wilton’s children and hope that you will find these first steps helpful as we endeavor to support you and work through this situation.”

Von Kohorn is due in court on Sept. 3.

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