The Rhode Island State Police announce that on Monday, June 1, members of the Rhode Island Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, assisted by members of the Barrington Police Department, arrested Sean Cassidy, age 53, of 171 Crest Drive, Pawtucket, and charged him with contributing to the delinquency of a child, and procurement of alcoholic beverages for underage persons.

“Over the past 72 hours, detectives from the Barrington Police Department and members of the Rhode Island State Police ICAC Task Force initiated an investigation into an individual, later identified as Sean Cassidy, who currently serves as a teacher and athletics coach at the Barrington Christian Academy,” stated a press release from the RI State Police. 

Police said the investigation revealed alleged acts of inappropriate conduct between Cassidy and a current Barrington Christian Academy student who is under the age of 16. 

“Specifically, members of the investigative team determined that the inappropriate conduct was orchestrated by Mr. Cassidy, which was identified to have taken place both on and off school grounds.

Barrington Police said there was evidence that Cassidy provided alcohol to the minor. 

On Monday, June 1, members of the Rhode Island State Police ICAC Task Force, with the assistance of members from the Barrington Police Department, executed court-authorized search warrants at numerous addresses related to the investigation. 

“Two of these such addresses are identified as the residence of Sean Cassidy, located at 171 Crest Drive, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and an isolated portion of the Barrington Christian Academy. Mr. Cassidy was ultimately taken into custody at his residence, without incident,” stated the release.

Police said Cassidy was arraigned by a Justice of the Peace at Rhode Island State Police headquarters and released on bail pending a re-arraignment date at Sixth Division District Court. Cassidy was also ordered to have no contact with the victim and abide by other conditions of his bail. 

Police said Barrington Christian Academy has been fully cooperative in the investigation and Cassidy has been placed on administrative leave. 

“At this time, there is no information identified indicating that there is inappropriate conduct beyond what has been alleged involving Mr. Cassidy,” stated the release.

“This investigation is ongoing and more criminal charges are expected to be forthcoming.”

The Rhode Island State Police are requesting anyone who believes they have information about the incident or are aware of other potential victims relative to this criminal behavior, to contact the Rhode Island State Police ICAC Task Force at 401-921-1170, or the Barrington Police Department at (401) 437-3935.