Former California substitute teacher charged with assault

Substitute allegedly assaulted student Nov. 30

March 13, 2024 at 4:00 a.m.

by Garrett Fuller

Democrat photo/Garrett Fuller — FILE — A pinto horse statue is seen July 30, 2022, outside the main entrance to California High School in California, Missouri.
Democrat photo/Garrett Fuller — FILE — A pinto horse statue is seen July 30, 2022, outside the main entrance to California High School in California, Missouri.


A former California substitute teacher has been charged after allegedly assaulting a student in November.

According to court records, Kevin R. Wideman, of Russellville, is charged with fourth-degree assault for allegedly holding a California R-I School District student in "what appeared to be a headlock" during a Nov.