NJ middle school teacher charged with sexual assault of a former student

A former middle school teacher in New Jersey was arrested Thursday following allegations that he had sexual intercourse with a student.

Ashley Fisler, 36, of Washington Township in Gloucester County, was charged with six counts of first-degree sexual assault of a minor, one count of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child and one count of second-degree official misconduct, according to Fox 29.

Each first-degree charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, and each second-degree charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.

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The former teacher’s arrest came after the now-adult victim reported the details to police earlier this year. The victim was a student in Fisler’s class at the time of sexual intercourse.

According to media reports, Fisler allegedly had sexual intercourse with a student in 2021 while teaching at Orchard Valley Middle School.

Ashley Fisler allegedly had sexual intercourse with a student in 2021 while she was teaching at Orchard Valley Middle School. (Washington County School District)

According to Fox 29, the victim told police that Fisler had multiple sexual encounters in his vehicle and in his classroom.

Investigators later discovered text messages between Fisler and the victim that allegedly confirmed the sexual nature of their relationship, the news outlet reported.

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The victim described having multiple sexual encounters in Ashley Fisler’s vehicle and in her classroom. (istock)

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Fisler taught social studies in the Washington Township school district from 2014 to June 2023, according to an online resume.

He is no longer employed as a teacher in Washington Township or any other district, according to authorities.