Teacher charged in altercation with student

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Deron Beasley Photo credit New Haven Police Dept

New Haven, Conn. (WTIC Radio) - A teacher in New Haven is being charged with assault after police say he was involved in an altercation with a student on Monday.

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Police said around 2:19 p.m., they received calls regarding an assault at Edgewood School.

Officers learned of the confrontation involving Deron Beasley, 42, and the student in a classroom.

The student was treated for minor injuries and subsequently released to a parent.

Beasley was arrested and booked at New Haven police headquarters.

He is facing charges if risk of injury, reckless endangerment, and assault.

Bond was set at $15,000.

Featured Image Photo Credit: New Haven Police Dept