A Union County Public Schools teacher was charged with assault involving a student.

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Name: David Patrick Simone
Age: 60
Charge(s): Simple assault (Misdemeanor)
Charge Type(s): (View Sentencing Chart)
Arrest Date: 5-24-24
Bond Details: No bond details were released; no photo released.

Victim /Case Details: 

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Earlier today, a South Providence teacher, 60-year-old David Simone, was charged with misdemeanor simple assault at the conclusion of an investigation conducted by the UCSO. The investigation began last week after the school’s resource officer responded to and de-escalated an active physical altercation involving Simone and a student. After extensive follow-up into the circumstances surrounding the confrontation, Simone was charged and served with a criminal summons earlier this morning. Simone is currently on administrative leave per UCPS.
The investigation into this matter is ongoing and anyone with information pertaining to this case is asked to call the UCSO Main Office at (704)283-3789. Tips can also be submitted through our free smartphone app which can be found in your phone’s app store by searching “Union County Sheriff, NC”.

District: Union County Public Schools
Current Role: Social Studies teacher at South Providence School (Alternative school for grades 6-12)
History: Unknown
Employment status: Administrative leave

Statement from District: No official statement from the district.

NC Teacher License Information: 

License Number: 1231690
Name: Simone, David Patrick
License Type: Educator
License Status: Current
Expiration Date: 06/30/2026
Effective Date: 07/01/2023
License Area(s): Social Studies 9-12
Social Studies: History 9-12
Social Studies 6-9