Taxing Long Island
News12 New York
Download the App
Where to Watch
Local
Crime
Weather
beWell
The East End
Crime Files
Stony Brook Medicine

Bronx teacher accused of sexual abuse, forcible touching at Melrose school

Police sources say the student called 911 earlier that day to report Kim, 60, had pinched the female student's rear end after walking past them.

News 12 Staff

Dec 9, 2025, 1:11 PM

Updated

Share:

More Stories

A high school teacher was arrested Monday, accused of sex abuse and forcible touching at the Bronx Design and Construction Academy.

Kiho Kim was taken into custody just before 2 p.m. at the school after sources say a student reported him.

Police sources say the student called 911 earlier that day to report Kim, 60, had pinched the student's rear end after walking past them.

A New York Public Schools Spokesperson released a statement: "This alleged behavior is unacceptable, and the safety of our students is our top priority. This individual is being removed from the school community, and if convicted, we will pursue termination."

His arraignment in Bronx Criminal Court is still pending.

More Stories

More From News12

App StoreGoogle Play Store

info

Newsletter

Send Photos/Videos

Contact

About Us

News Team

News 12 New York

follow us

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

more resources

Optimum Corporate

Optimum Service

Advertise on News 12

Careers

Content Removal Policy

© 2026 N12N, LLC

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

Ad Choices