WICOMICO COUNTY, MARYLAND
May 24, 2024
Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 24 May 2024
Location: James M Bennett High School; 300 E College Ave, Salisbury, MD
Suspects: Seven juvenile students
Narrative:
The Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating an assault that occurred at James M Bennett High School. On 5-24-24 at 0737 hrs, 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.
Releasing Authority: Lt. John Alessandrini
Date: May 24, 2024
