On Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 2:45 p.m., a student from Piccowaxen Middle School was on the school bus heading home when another student struck them over the head several times with a steel water bottle.
The bus driver called for assistance and drove back to the school where the injured student was seen by a school nurse. That student’s parents responded to the school.
The student involved in the assault faces criminal charges and school consequences. The school resource officer has initiated an investigation.
Anyone with information should contact Cpl. Caballerro at 301-609-3282 ext. 0573.