FIGHT AT NJ HIGH SCHOOL LEAVES SEVERAL ARRESTED
JerseyTalks StaffA fight involving two students and their parents at Highland Regional High School prompted intervention by school officials and Gloucester Township Police. The altercation, instigated by the parents, led to one juvenile assaulting the other, with parents joining in.
Brianne Mitchell used a garden planter pot as a weapon, resulting in minor injuries to an intervening officer and another adult, Krystal Turner. The situation was contained, and immediate security measures were implemented. Minor injuries were treated on-site.
The incident is under investigation by the Gloucester Township Police Department, with charges anticipated for the juveniles and already taken against the adults. Community and school officials are addressing safety concerns in the aftermath.
While charges are anticipated for the juveniles involved, whose identities remain confidential, legal actions have already been taken against the adults. Brianne Mitchell faces several charges, including Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer (4th Degree), Aggravated Assault (3rd Degree), and Simple Assault.
Police said Krystal Turner has been charged with Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer (3rd Degree) and Disorderly Conduct.The community and school officials are now grappling with the implications of this incident as they strive to ensure a safe and secure environment for students and staff alike.