Elvin Ventura, dean of students at Charles O. Dewey Middle School, was arrested for allegedly choking a 13-year-old student during an argument over uniform compliance. The incident occurred in the cafeteria, where witnesses reported that Ventura wrapped his arms around the boy's neck, causing substantial pain. The NYC Department of Education has stated Ventura's behavior is unacceptable, and he has been reassigned while the investigation proceeds. If convicted, termination will be pursued. The incident has raised concerns among parents and students about appropriate boundaries between school staff and students, as the community reacts to the shocking allegations.
"When I looked, I see the dean has the child into a chokehold," said Poseidon Agueda, a student who was in the cafeteria at the time. "I was pretty scared. I didn't know what was gonna happen next."
A New York City Department of Education spokesperson called the behavior unacceptable. "This employee has been reassigned away from students pending the outcome of the arrest, and if convicted, we will pursue termination."
"Kids are kids. You're not supposed to touch them, and especially a chokehold," said Miguel Agueda, Poseidon's grandfather.
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