Santa Rosa teen arrested for assaulting high school principal
Arriving on the scene, deputies detained a 17-year-old suspect who police say was a former student at the school. The teen, according to police, arrived on campus wearing a balaclava over his face.
He was reportedly wandering around the campus, which raised concerns among school staff. Staff confronted the suspect, who left the campus.
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He was followed, however, by the school's principal who pursued him down Ursuline Road toward Old Redwood Highway, trying to get a photo of him. According to police, the suspect turned and attacked the principal.
With the help of a bystander, the principal was able to subdue the suspect until deputies arrived. The principal sustained minor injuries during the assault.
The student was arrested for misdemeanor charges of battery and battery on a school official. He was treated for minor injuries and given a citation before being released home to his mother.
Deputies were unable to interview the suspect or inquire about his motives due to specific laws regarding juvenile arrestees. He was not armed with any weapons at the time and police say there are no indications he intended to cause any violence on campus.
The incident was the latest in a series of violent campus incidents at Santa Rosa schools. On Wednesday, Santa Rosa Schools voted in favor of bringing school resource officers back to campus.
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