N.Y. elementary school principal accused of sexually abusing students
N.Y. elementary school principal accused of sexually abusing students
By WHAM Staff | April 16, 2021 at 8:34 AM HST - Updated April 16 at 8:34 AM
GREECE, N.Y. (WHAM) - A longtime principal at a New York elementary school is in jail after being charged with sexually abusing boys at the school.
Kirk Ashton was charged with endangering the welfare of a child, sexual abuse and sexual conduct. He was the principal at Northwood Elementary for 17 years.
A tip to the New York State Child Abuse Hotline on March 26, the last day of school before spring break, instigated an intense investigation and the victim, along with eight others, were identified.