The dean of discipline at Cardinal Hayes HS has been arrested for allegedly fondling a 19-year-old student in his office, where he purportedly said, “I love you . . . I can take you someplace where I can do more,” sources told The Post.
James West, 55, was placed on leave from the renowned Bronx Catholic boys school after his Jan. 14 bust on forcible touching and sex-abuse charges.
Law enforcement sources said the 25-year Hayes employee took the young man out of a class Jan. 13, and brought him to his office, where he allegedly unzipped the student’s pants and began fondling him.
“I love you. I saw that I can trust you, and you can trust me. I won’t tell any anyone. I know you won’t. I can take you someplace where I can do more,” West allegedly said.
West, who has two grown children, declined to comment.