MARYLAND
Patch

By Brian Hooks May 8, 2013

Anne Arundel County police are conducting a criminal investigation into claims of sexual abuse by a former student at Monsignor Slade Catholic School in Glen Burnie, according to letters from school officials and the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

A member of the school’s administration, Slade Assistant Principal Robert Ritz, was arrested on drug charges early Wednesday—however, there is nothing at this time to connect Ritz to any allegations of sexual abuse.

Slade Assistant Principal Alexa Cox wrote in a letter to parents that police spoke to members of the school’s staff, and that some of those members will not return to the campus until police gather more information.

In the letter, Cox said the school does not believe any students are in danger. Here is the letter she sent to Slade parents:

I write concerning an incident that occurred at school today….