Man accused of assaulting an MPS teacher in front of her students

MILWAUKEE – A Milwaukee Public Schools parent has been accused of assaulting a special education teacher at Bruce Elementary School in front of her students.

Eddie Dewayne Caldwell, 53, is charged with assault by a school district official and disorderly conduct.

According to a criminal complaint, witnesses told officers that Caldwell assaulted a teacher in her classroom in front of her students at 8 a.m. on Oct. 29.

Witnesses say Caldwell entered the classroom, said he was going to beat her up, then pushed her against a wall and hit her in the head several times.

The teacher told police she recognized him as one of her students’ fathers.

The attack caused her pain, was carried out without her consent and left her fearing for her safety. The teacher told officers that Caldwell assaulted her in front of five adults and 29 students. Following his actions, the school contacted the police.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Caldwell, who is not currently in custody.

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