JaNiece Jenkins is seen on security camera footage from East Orange Community Charter School, helping a student choking on a water bottle cap by performing the "Heimlich maneuver."
It was an elaborate scheme that came to a screeching halt and now two New Jersey men are facing 30-years in prison for their roles in a bank fraud conspiracy.
The girl reported the assault to her family immediately after the incident, and DNA evidence eventually led to the charges against Crowley, the prosecutor's office said.
The likely break-through case based on a rapid test follows a known exposure in Gov. Phil Murphy's house, within days of the family returning from vacation, according to a statement.
The testing clinic in Essex County would open for two weeks, starting Saturday, as New Jersey has recorded record numbers of new cases based on test results.