Buffalo teacher charged with child endangerment

Amherst, N.Y. (WBEN) - A Buffalo school teacher has been charged with having an inappropriate online relationship with a teen girl. That teacher is now on administrative leave.

Last month Amherst Police say they received a report of 36-year-old Steve DeMart being involved in an online relationship with, what was believed to be, a 13-year-old female.

After an investigation conducted by detectives from the Amherst Police Department's Special Victims Unit, DeMart was charged with attempted endangering the welfare of a child.

DeMart was issued an appearance ticket and released.

Buffalo Public Schools issued the following statement on this case:

"The district was made aware of an allegation against Mr. Steven DeMart, and he was immediately placed on paid administrative leave on May 29, 2024, pending an investigation. The district is unable to comment on personnel matters."