The Essex County Prosecutor's Office arrested and charged a Bloomfield teacher in connection with the sexual assault of a former student.
The teacher, Daniel Burbank, 37, of Monroe Township, a teacher and band director at Bloomfield Middle School and assistant band director at Bloomfield High School, was arrested on Friday, June 12, 2026.
He is charged with attempted aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, sexual contact, criminal restraint, endangering the welfare of a child and luring.
Prosecutors allege that Burbank began engaging in inappropriate sexual conduct when the victim was 13 years old and a student at Bloomfield Middle School. The alleged conduct continued while the victim attended Bloomfield High School.
Essex County authorities stressed that these allegations are merely accusations, and that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until they enter a guilty plea or are found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Prosecutors are encouraging anyone with information related to this investigation to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Tips Line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432. All calls will remain confidential.