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NBC News
07-03-2025
- NBC News
Teens accused of hitting student in head with Stanley cup charged with felonies
Two 13-year-old girls were charged with multiple felonies this week after seriously injuring another student with a Stanley cup during a fight at a Delaware middle school, officials said. Delaware State Police responded to the incident at Calvin R. McCullough Middle School in New Castle on Feb. 28. Its investigation revealed that the two students struck another 13-year-old girl 'multiple times in the head with a metal Stanley cup.' A 12-year-old boy was also involved in the fight and struck the victim with his hands, according to police. He was charged with a misdemeanor offense. The students were separated by school staff and the victim was transported to an area hospital to be treated for "serious injuries to her head." Both girls were charged with three felonies — second-degree assault, second-degree conspiracy and possession of a deadly weapon — as well as a disorderly conduct charge. Colonial School District said the students facing criminal charges will also face disciplinary actions, and the district is cooperating with authorities. "Violence in the Colonial School District is never condoned," a district spokesperson said in a statement. "Administrators are in touch with the families involved in this unfortunate incident." Both teenagers turned themselves in this week, and were released to their guardians on $7,500 bonds after being arraigned by New Castle County Family Court.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
Stanley cup water bottle used as weapon in fight at New Castle-area middle school: Police
Three middle school students were arrested and a fourth was badly hurt last month following a school fight in which a Stanley water bottle was repurposed into a weapon. Delaware State Police charged two 13-year-old girls with three felonies and one misdemeanor each for the Feb. 28 attack at Calvin R. McCullough Middle School, located on Chase Avenue near New Castle. A 12-year-old boy was also charged with a misdemeanor, police said. According to police, troopers learned of the assault about 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 28. It happened earlier in the morning, though police did not say at what time. Responding troopers were told that the two girls beat another 13-year-old girl in the head "multiple times" with a metal Stanley cup, police said. The boy also hit the girl, but used his hands, according to police. School staff were able to separate the students, who were turned over to their guardians as police investigated. The victim, meanwhile, was taken to a nearby hospital, where she was treated for "serious injuries" to her head, police said. READ: How many animals and what kind? Why neighbors oppose Delaware animal sanctuary plan The two girls were charged with felony assault, possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony and conspiracy, as well as misdemeanor disorderly conduct. Police did not say what misdemeanor the boy faced. All three have been released to their guardians. Got a story tip or idea? Send to Isabel Hughes at ihughes@ For all things breaking news, follow her on X at @izzihughes_ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Stanley water bottle used in fight at New Castle-area middle school
