Seneca Niagara Casino Alleged Sex Crime Leads to Two Arrests, Gym Teacher on Leave

A middle schooling teacher is accused of an attempted sexual assault at Niagara Falls Falls’ Lucius Annaeus Seneca Niagara Falls Resort and Casino shoemaker's last February. The defendant, Brian H. Lasher, is scheduled to seem in Niagara Falls Falls, N.Y. City Court next month.

The 56-year-old Amherst, N.Y. resident also was placed on go forth from his task as a midsection school day physical instruction teacher.

Lasher was charged with a third-degree outlaw sex act, third-degree attempted rape, and third-degree sex abuse. That’s according to Niagara River Falls City Administrator Susan B. Anthony J. Restaino, quoted past the Buffalo News, a regional newspaper. If convicted, Lasher could face several years inward prison.

The alleged offense took localise on Feb. 8, 2021.

Few other inside information were released around the alleged crime. The dupe was described as an adult.

Not Guilty Plea

Lasher has pleaded not hangdog to the charges and was released under the supervision of probation officials. He testament next appear in court on Jan. 6.

Lasher and co-defendant John Lackland R. Scholl Jr., 39, make been arraigned inward connecter with the case, Niagara Falls County Assistant District Attorney St. Peter Wydysh told the News. Scholl also pleaded non shamefaced inward the case.

The unnamed dupe was precondition a tribute ordering past a local judge, the Post reported. That testament potential prevent the defendants from contacting or visiting the victim.

Teacher on Administrative Leave

Lasher was placed on quick administrative result from Starpoint Middle School, where he taught for over 32 years, Starpoint Central School District Superintendent of Schools Sean M. Croft informed parents inward a letter.

No students or staff were mired inwards the incident, nor did it occupy station on territorial dominion property, the varsity letter reveals.

School officials learned of the incident from the police. Education officials then took administrative action.

Based on the serious nature of the allegations, Mr. Lasher was placed on administrative leave behind immediately,” the varsity letter adds. “The district testament carry on to pee the refuge of its students and staff its utmost priority. The territory is not capable to comment further at this time as it is a personnel matter.”

Lasher could not live reached for quick comment, the Post adds. It is unclear which attorney is representing him on the charges.