WICOMICO COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE INVESTIGATING LARGE FIGHT AT JAMES M BENNETT HIGH SCHOOL
Wicomico County, MD - The Sheriff's Office is currently investigating an assault that occurred at James M Bennett High School in Salisbury, Maryland. On May 24, 2024 at 7:37 AM, the School Resource Deputy assigned to James M Bennett High School saw a large fight near the main entrance to the school.
Road Patrol Deputies and other School Resource Deputies responded to assist. OC spray was utilized to break up the fights. Two students were transported to Tidal Health.
The School Resource Division has identified seven minor students involved, and Deputies will complete Requests for Juvenile Charges through the Department of Juvenile Services.
There is no known threat to the school community at this time. No further information will be released due to the students' ages.
This investigation is ongoing. If you have any information about this case, please contact DFC Pecoraro.
All suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Road Patrol Deputies and other School Resource Deputies responded to assist. OC spray was utilized to break up the fights. Two students were transported to Tidal Health.
The School Resource Division has identified seven minor students involved, and Deputies will complete Requests for Juvenile Charges through the Department of Juvenile Services.
There is no known threat to the school community at this time. No further information will be released due to the students' ages.
This investigation is ongoing. If you have any information about this case, please contact DFC Pecoraro.
All suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.