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MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police arrested a staff member at Riverside University High School over the alleged abuse of an 18-year-old student with intellectual and physical disabilities.

MPD says the 39-year-old paraprofessional hit the student on Nov. 12; medical attention was not needed for the student.

In a letter sent to parents last week, MPS said:

"Dear Riverside Families and Staff,

We value you as a member of the Riverside University High School community, and we want to keep you informed.

Today, we received a report of a staff member allegedly slapping a student. As with any such case, we are investigating thoroughly and taking appropriate action. We also contacted the Milwaukee Police Department, which is conducting a criminal investigation. The individual is no

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