Sheriff: Cumberland County teacher hit special needs student with ruler, pulled her hair
A Cumberland County teacher has been arrested after authorities said she assaulted a special needs student at Ramsey Street High School.
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Authorities said Dawn Owens struck the student on the head with a ruler. About 20 minutes later, Owen grabbed the student by the hair and walked her across the classroom to a bathroom area, authorities said.
Owens was charged with two counts of assault on a handicapped person after authorities reviewed video footage of the incident.
Owens surrendered to the Cumberland County Detention Center on Monday and was being held under $1,000 unsecured bond.
Owens is scheduled to appear in court March 20.
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