School Resource Officer Investigating Fight at a High School: On March 14 during school dismissal, three students at St. Charles High School engaged in a fight. The altercation began with a fight between a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old, and then an 18-year-old intervened, assaulting the 15-year-old. School staff along with the school resource officer de-escalated the situation and separated the students. The students had minor injuries sustained during the altercation and were treated by a school nurse.
The school resource officer initiated an investigation and criminal charges are forthcoming for the three involved students. The students also face disciplinary consequences from the CCPS. Anyone with information is asked to call CPL Thompson at 301-609-3282 ext. 0434.
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