CINCINNATI – A substitute teacher in Ohio was arrested Tuesday after police say he was seen "masturbating in a classroom while students were present."

Fairfield police received a complaint Tuesday at about 10:30 a.m. about the alleged incident involving 41-year-old Tracey Abraham.

According to a statement from Fairfield schools, students at Creekside Middle School reported "suspicious behavior by the substitute that was taking place behind" the teacher's desk.

Once administrators at the middle school were alerted to the alleged behavior, the school's resource officer immediately removed Abraham from the classroom and the building.

Abraham "will not be returning to our schools," the statement says.

Fairfield police have charged Abraham, who court records say lives in West Chester, with public indecency.

Abraham's father, Rick, told The Enquirer on Tuesday that his son has "never had an issue like this in his life."

"I don't think what they saw is what really was happening," he said.

School district officials say they are not aware of Abraham having physical contact with any students.

"In addition, we are not aware of any students being exposed to any nudity," the statement says.

Abraham was not a Fairfield schools employee. The district gets its substitutes through the Butler County Educational Service Center.

Abraham was arraigned Tuesday in Fairfield Municipal Court. His next court appearance was set for Jan. 15. He has been ordered to stay away from all locations where children under 18 are present.

The district said it will make a report to the Ohio Department of Education.

Contributing: Sue Kiesewetter

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