On October 1, 2015 the Stratford Police Department was contacted regarding allegations of inappropriate conduct by an adult female and a juvenile victim. The report alleged the suspect was a teacher’s aide with the Stratford School District. This

information was later confirmed. As a result of the investigation Stratford Police detectives arrested 46 year-old Kyle Damato-Kushel in connection with this investigation. Damato-Kushel turned herself into Stratford Police on December 8, 2015. Damato-Kushel was released on a $50,000 court set bond. She is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Court on December 21, 2015.

Damato-Kushel was charged with: 53a-71 Sexual Assault Second Degree  53-21 (a)(2) Illegal Sexual Contact with Minor  53a-167a Interfering With An Officer  53a-73a(a)(6) Sex Assault 4-Victim=Student  53a-151 Tampering With A Witness

(Stratford Police Press Release)