by Mindy Aguon

Guam - A contracted custodian working at Liguan Elementary School is being held behind bars on $50,000 cash bail, accused of sexually assaulting a 5-year-old student. According to court documents, 72-year-old Alfredo "Fred" Nicolas, Jr. is accused of following a boy into the bathroom stall, insisting that he wanted to "pee with him".

Once they were done, Nicolas allegedly reached inside the victim's pants and rubbed the boy's genitals.

According to the magistrate's complaint, Nicolas had sexually assaulted the boy on more than one occasion and one incident was observed by another student. Court documents state that the boy reported the matter to the school's DEED coordinator, who informed the school administration. The school contacted the student's parents and informed them of what had happened and reported the matter to the manager of AMI.

Deputy Superintendent Rob Malay meanwhile says he's comfortable that staff followed protocol and confirms that police were notified. AMI management did not return phone calls for comment.

Nicolas is scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on February 6.