Marion Police Arrest Contracted Kitchen Worker Following Exposure Incident at Tabor Academy

MARION — Chief Richard Nighelli reports that Marion Police arrested a New Bedford man on charges related to an indecent exposure incident at Tabor Academy on Wednesday, April 16.

JOAO A. ANDRADE, 38, of NEW BEDFORD, was arrested and charged with:

• Open and Gross Lewdness (two counts)

Marion Police received a call from Tabor Academy at 11:58 a.m. Wednesday, after two students reported that a kitchen worker, employed by the school’s contracted food service provider, had allegedly exposed himself while they were in the school’s kitchen/dining hall area.

Police arrested ANDRADE as a result of their investigation. Marion Police received language translation assistance from the Mattapoisett and New Bedford Police departments.

ANDRADE will likely face arraignment on Thursday, April 17.

“We appreciate Tabor Academy’s prompt reporting and cooperation following this incident,” said Chief Nighelli. “I would like to thank the Marion Police officers who used their extensive training and expertise to investigate quickly and bring this case to conclusion. I’d also like to thank the New Bedford and Mattapoisett Police departments for providing translation assistance, aiding us in the investigation.”

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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