Crime & Safety
NK Police Charge Warwick Teacher with Rape
Police said the incident occurred in 2014, police said.
A 49-year-old teacher in the Warwick school district has been charged with two counts of sexual assault for allegedly raping a 15-year-old in 2014.
Mario Atoyan, a science teacher at Gorton Junior High School, turned himself in to police on Monday and was arraigned and released on $10,000 personal recognizance.
Police said the victim is related to Atoyan and the crimes occurred in North Kingstown.
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North Kingstown Police is handling the case.
Atoyan has been placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation.
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School principal Jeff Taylor said in a letter to parents Monday that the school community is “deeply affected” by the incident and a School Response Plan has been implemented to help students and families deal with the situation. Counselors will be available in the school.
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