WALDORF, Md. – On September 27 at 1:20 p.m., a school bus driver reported that two students were fighting on a Mattawoman Middle School bus.
Patrol officers responded to the scene where they found one of the involved students with facial injuries that occurred during the altercation. That student was transported to the hospital for treatment.
In accordance with Maryland law, the students cannot be charged due to their age; however, the Charles County Department of Juvenile Services was notified, and the School Resource Officer is investigating.
The students also face disciplinary consequences from the Charles County Public Schools. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Ofc. Douglas at 301-609-3282 ext. 0658.
“In accordance with Maryland law, the students cannot be charged due to their age” …
Somebody, feel free to elaborate on the above quote…it makes no sense to me.
“In accordance with Maryland law, the students cannot be charged due to their age…” Charge the guilty ones and put them in jail. This is the problem, turning criminals back out, they commit crimes again, it starts early and never stops even when people are dead.
Preach!!!… Anonymous.
it isn’t easy being a bus driver
you try having 20 yelling kids behind you.
Ummm… Don’t think anybody’s blaming the bus driver.
If the parents can’t control their kids put them away.
FJB.
“In accordance with Maryland law, the students cannot be charged due to their age”
That will really help to teach them that there are NO consequences for their criminal actions in the future.
I’m reading the comments and shaking my head. … I know you all don’t know the facts. However, there’s a video, and it clearly shows it was out of self-defense. It was the bully that threw the first punch and ended up getting beat up. He just ended up picking the wrong one🤷🏽♀️
@The Advocate!
We (I, at least) appreciate the added detail you have provided. That DOES make all the difference in the world. Sometimes bullies need to be ‘checked’. Hopefully they can acknowledge what they started was wrong, and come to change their ways. Kudos to those who stand up for what’s right.