Two students assault another student at La Plata High School: On October 4 at 1:30 p.m., during class transition, one student approached another student at a locker and started hitting them. School staff and a school resource officer were able to intervene; however, another student approached and began hitting the initial student. All students were separated, and the victim was treated by a school nurse. The students involved in the assault face potential charges. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Cpl. Duley at 301-609-3282 ext. 0494.

Two students injured at Wade Elementary School: On October 4, a student at Wade Elementary School purposely jabbed one student in the leg with a pencil and struck another student in the head with a book. The student who was injured in the leg received a penetrating wound that required treatment. The student struck in the head was transported by EMS to a local hospital as a precaution and for further evaluation. In accordance with the law, the student will not be charged due to their age; however, the school resource officer notified the Charles County Department of Juvenile Services. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact PFC Joffe at 301-609-3282 ext. 0608.