A guidance counselor who worked at a school in Mercer County, New Jersey is accused of having inappropriate contact with a 14-year-old girl.
Thursday, April 16, 2026 9:21PMA guidance counselor at Notre Dame High School in Mercer County, New Jersey, has been arrested after prosecutors say he committed sexual acts against a 14-year-old student.
Antoine A. Hart, 53, is charged with aggravated criminal sexual contact and endangering the welfare of a child, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Action News. Hart has served as the school's director of college placement since July 2025, according to his LinkedIn profile. The school did not confirm whether he is still employed there.
A guidance counselor who worked at a school in Mercer County, New Jersey is accused of having inappropriate contact with a 14-year-old girl. Police say the student came forward earlier this month, reporting that Hart drove her to the Mercer County Community College campus in West Windsor.
A woman who answered the door at a home listed as Hart's address declined to comment. Investigators say they also uncovered an extensive text message history between Hart and the student.
According to police, the messages included Hart asking the student to send him pictures, offering to buy her things, and writing, 'I wish I could see you tonight.'Anyone with information is encouraged to call Mercer County Prosecutor's Office Special Victims Unit Sgt. Sherika Salmon at 609-960-3119 or Det. Michael Wherley at 609-989-6187.
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