A former teacher’s assistant was arraigned in Fall River District Court on April 2 on an assault and battery charge involving a student at Westport Elementary School, including allegations she dragged a third-grader through a hallway.

Bethany Bronhard, 44, of Westport, had a pre-trial hearing set for May 14.

Bronhard was placed on administrative leave pending an investigation by Westport school officials following the alleged incident on Nov. 5, 2025, according to a Westport Police report. School officials told police they had also contacted the state Department of Children and Families. She no longer works for the schools, according to a school official contacted April 2.

Westport Police were contacted by school officials on Nov. 7, 2025 regarding the allegation.

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