A 35-year-old Franklinville man has been charged with sexually assaulting a 17-year-old female resident of a group home in Clayton, operated by the New Jersey Mentor Program, for youth with "complex medical and behavioral challenges," according to police.
Thomas Gillett Spio, of 7 Christopher Court, Franklinville, was arrested by the Clayton Police Department on Thursday. Police said Gillett-Spio was a direct support professional at the home and had "supervisory or disciplinary power over the victim," according to the criminal complaint.
He is charged with second-degree sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. Authorities allege the incident happened on June 10. He is being held in default of $50,000 bail. The New Jersey State Police assisted in the investigation.