No 'Criminal Activity 'Found In Babylon Teacher Investigation: PD

BABYLON, NY — An investigation regarding "disturbing allegations" against a Babylon High School teacher has been terminated after finding no criminal activity, Suffolk County Police confirmed to Patch on Tuesday.

Suffolk County Police told Patch that the First Precinct was contacted by representatives of the Babylon School District on October 26 "referencing a letter district officials released earlier that day."

Since then, police said that "officers interviewed numerous parents and students and it was determined no criminal activity was committed."

In a letter to the community last month, Superintendent Linda Rozzi wrote that an employee had been relieved of his responsibilities last month and "the employee in question was immediately reassigned to home." According to News 12, the teacher was escorted out of the classroom during the school day.

At a special meeting last week, the Babylon Board of Education announced that they approved a separation agreementwith a "professional staff member." The announcement has sparked an outpouring of emotional responses from Babylon community members who claim to have known about the situation for years.

Many community members have made accusations on social media about several teachers at the high school in light of this incident, and say it has been a long-time toxic environment. Parents say their concerns were swept under the rug and the problems were allowed to continue for years.

The Babylon Board of Education has yet to comment. This is a developing story.

Patch is committed to reporting this developing story from all perspectives, and wishes to give a voice to anyone who believes they were harmed or abused as a minor. If you wish to share your experience or any information on this matter, email: maureen.mullarkey@patch.com or lisa.finn@patch.com.