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NJ Preschool Teacher Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 3-Year-Old Child

MORRISTOWN, N.J. (CBSNewYork) -- A New Jersey preschool teacher is accused of sexually assaulting a child.

The Morris County prosecutor's office says 35-year-old Thomas H. Meier, of Mount Arlington, was a teacher at Head Start of Morris County.

On Oct. 8, a coworker allegedly saw Meier sexually assault a 3-year-old and reported him to staff and law enforcement.

Meier was arrested and charged with sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Morris County prosecutor's office at (973) 285-6200 or the Morris Township police department at (973) 326-7480.

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