A janitor at the Holy Family School in Nazareth was arraigned today on charges of stalking and harassing a female student, according to court documents.
An arrest affidavit alleges John A. Simak, 67, of the 600 block of Bowers Road, Bushkill Township, repeatedly approached a girl and attempted to start a romantic relationship.
The document claims he told the student both in conversation and notes that he loved her and wanted to kiss her. Simak allegedly told the girl he wanted to exchange e-mails so they could keep in touch once she graduated, the affidavit said.
Simak lost his job soon after the school was made aware of the alleged situation and police were contacted, said Matt Kerr, a spokesman for the Diocese of Allentown.
"The school acted immediately and I think correctly," Kerr said. "The school is cooperating completely with the investigation."
The student was not identified in the affidavit except to say she was under the age of 16. The school serves kindergarten through eighth-grade students.
When reached at their home this afternoon, Simak's wife, Patricia Simak, said she knew her husband had been questioned by the school and police, but was unaware of the charges and his arraignment.
Patricia Simak said she was told by her husband the girl had originally approached him and that he never did so much as shake her hand.
"I don't know who harassed who in this case," she said, adding that the couple is active in their church.
John Simak was charged with stalking, attempted corruption of a minor, disorderly conduct and two counts of harassment. He was sent to Northampton County Prison in lieu of $7,500 bail.
Kerr said Simak was only employed at the school this year. The school performs background checks and training for anyone in contact with children, he said.
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