Dartmouth High School student facing assault charges for attempting to stab classmate
Jan 15, 2025
DARTMOUTH, Mass. (WPRI) — Police arrested a Dartmouth High School student who reportedly tried to stab a classmate with a makeshift weapon Wednesday afternoon, according to authorities.
Officers responded to the high school around 10:30 a.m. to investigate a 911 call that came from inside the building.
An investigation revealed that a student had retreated into a nearby office shortly after being approached by the suspect in the hallway. The suspect tried to stab the victim using "a pen with a screwdriver on the other end," according to police.
The high school issued a brief "shelter in place" so the officers could find the suspect and secure the makeshift weapon.
The suspect, who has not been identified, was taken into custody and charged with assault and battery, assault with a dangerous weapon, assault with intent to murder, and assault with intent to cause serious bodily harm.
No one was injured and the investigation is ongoing.
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