Pomfret, MD – A 15-year-old student at Maurice McDonough High School has been charged in connection with an alleged classroom assault that injured a teacher, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office.
According to investigators, the incident occurred on November 19 as class was dismissing. A school resource officer responded after reports that the student allegedly struck a teacher in the back of the head with a laptop. The confrontation reportedly began when the teacher questioned the student about his absence from class earlier in the day.
Deputies said the teacher sought treatment from the school nurse following the incident. No additional injuries were reported.
The sheriff’s office stated that the school resource officer continued the investigation over the following days. On November 25, in accordance with Maryland law, the teen was formally charged as a juvenile with assault. Officials added that the student also faces disciplinary consequences from Charles County Public Schools under its student code of conduct.
Authorities did not release the identity of the student due to juvenile protections. No information has been provided regarding whether the student returned to school following the incident or whether additional safety measures were put in place.
School officials have not yet issued a public comment on the case, and no further details about the teacher’s condition were immediately available.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional updates may be released if new information becomes available.
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