Elementary school teacher accused of sexually assaulting teen at barbershop, police say

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. (Gray News) - A teacher in Maryland is accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old at a barbershop, according to authorities.

Maryland State Police charged 61-year-old Maurice Cotton Sr. of Westover with sexual abuse of a minor, second-degree assault and a fourth-degree sexual offense, a press release said.

Police said the case involves a 16-year-old who knew Cotton.

According to police, Cotton is a teacher at East Salisbury Elementary School and works as a barber in Princess Anne.

At this time, details are limited.