Teachers aide is charged with abuse of child without great harm while on a Sarasota County school campus

 

 

Teachers aide is charged with abuse of child without great harm while on a Sarasota County school campus

Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC

 

 

 
CRIMAN, TRACY
Booking # 202600002242
CRUELTY TOWARD CHILD: ABUSE CHILD WITHOUT GREAT BODILY HARM
BATTERY: TOUCH OR STRIKE
 
This probable cause affidavit filed in Sarasota County, Florida, on March 10, 2026, regarding the arrest of Tracy L. Criman, age 69. Key points include:
 
1. Incident Details:
o On March 9, 2026, at approximately 1:30 PM, Sgt. Joseph Hayes was informed of an incident involving battery and child abuse committed by the defendant earlier that day.
o Surveillance footage from school property showed the defendant violently grabbing a seated victim by the arm, forcibly moving her, sitting her on a bench, and physically restraining her while scolding and yelling at her. A teacher intervened and removed the victim from the defendant.
o The video evidence was preserved.
 
2. Arrest and Admission:
o The defendant was arrested at approximately 4:10 PM on March 9, 2026.
o After signing a Miranda rights waiver, the defendant provided a recorded statement admitting to the offenses.
 
3. Victim Information:
o The victim’s details, including address and contact information, are redacted.
 
4. Legal Process:
o The affidavit was signed and sworn by Sgt. Joseph Hayes on March 9, 2026, and filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court on March 10, 2026.
 
5. Notice to Parent/Custodian:
o The juvenile defendant (victim) was released to the custody of their parent/custodian, who is required to notify the Department of Juvenile Justice if the juvenile’s address changes. A court date will be scheduled for the juvenile to address the alleged offenses.
 
This document outlines the details of the incident, the arrest, the charges, and the legal process following the incident. It is a summary of the PCA via AI

NOTE: All arrestees are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. To obtain court disposition for those facing state charges you can contact the Sarasota Clerk of Court at 941.861.7400.