Who Is Daniel Hakim? Saltonstall School Arrest

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Daniel Hakim

Daniel Hakim is a 36 year old man from North Andover, Massachusetts. Hakim worked as a physical education teacher at Saltonstall School from 2015 to 2018. Police have accused Hakim of indecent assault and battery against ten children.

Daniel Hakim Allegations

Hakim Arrested, Accused Of Assault. “Daniel Hakim, 36, was due to be arraigned in Salem District Court on Thursday on 32 counts of aggravated indecent assault and battery on a child under 14, according to a statement issued by city officials Thursday morning. The charges involve 10 victims, all of whom were girls and students at Saltonstall at the time. The district learned of the incidents in 2018 after “instances of improper conduct (were) brought to the attention of the Salem Public Schools district, which reports them, as required by law, to the state Department of Children and Families (DCF), the Salem Police Department, and the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.”” [Salem News]

Salem Police: Investigation Occurred Over Six Months. “Following an ongoing investigation over the previous six months, detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the Salem Police Department, in partnership with the Essex County District Attorney’s Office, arrested Daniel Hakim, 36 years old of North Andover, at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday June 15th. Hakim is expected to be arraigned today, Thursday June 16th, in Salem Superior Court.” [Salem Police]

Salem Officials: Allegations Against Hakim Are “Abominations.” “The actions for which Daniel Hakim has been arrested and charged are abominations. We are grateful for and applaud the cooperation of the victims and their families, their patience with the detailed investigation, and, above all, their courage in coming forward. Additionally, on behalf of our entire community, we are deeply appreciative for the diligence and commitment of the Salem Police CID detective – herself a mother – who took on this important case to ensure that justice was done for these victims, and for the perseverance of the members of the District Attorney’s Office. In support of our school community during this difficult time, Salem Public Schools has been and will continue to provide ongoing resources for students and families who have been impacted by this incident. “[Salem Police]

Salem Police Release Timeline Of Allegations Against Hakim

“2015: Hakim is employed by the Salem Public Schools.
2018: Instances of improper conduct are brought to the attention of the Salem Public School district, which reports them, as required by law, to the state Department of Children and Families (DCF), the Salem Police Department, and the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Hakim is immediately removed from the school and suspended pending the outcome of the investigation; he never returns to Salem Public School and his employment ends as he is separated from service at the end of the school year. DCF completes their screening and investigation of the claims. The claims are deemed to be not prosecutable.
2020: DESE revokes Hakim’s teaching license.
2021: An additional Saltonstall student from that time frame informs her parents of improper conduct by Hakim in 2016. Salem Police and the District Attorney’s office investigate and charge Hakim with seven counts in December 2021. Salem Public Schools notifies Saltonstall families directly about the arrest, holds a forum with parents to discuss it, and provides supports for students and families impacted by the traumatic event. The arrest, district outreach to families, and ensuing news coverage prompts additional students to volunteer information to law enforcement about additional improper conduct by Hakim.
2022: The Salem Police CID carries out a thorough investigation of the new charges, conducting interviews and gathering evidence over a five-month period. The investigation results in a warrant and Hakim’s arrest on June 14th on these new charges.”  [Salem Police]