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CBS News
2 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Plano parents, students shaken after teacher allegedly attacked outside elementary school
A Plano ISD parent is speaking out after an incident that occurred last week outside an elementary school in Murphy. Amber Beayrd said that about an hour after Boggess Elementary went into lockdown last Thursday morning, her family got a call. "The vice-principal answered, and she was like, 'There was an incident at the school where your son may have seen something.. and you know, I got to go...' and that was it," she said. When her 4th grader got home, she asked for more details. "They were outside for the recess activities," she said. "He heard some screaming going on and that's when he looked and saw everything happening." Beayrd said he was a little shaken, but able to describe what he saw. "He knows exactly where it happened, right in front of the school, to the right side of it," she said. "A teacher was knocked down into the bushes. He said that he saw the guy choking her and a big rush going on before they were rushed inside the school." Beayrd said she learned a man was taken into custody and in the days that have followed, she's tried to figure out what exactly happened. "There was nothing posted to the Murphy PD site," she said. "There was nothing posted on their Facebook site, and they're always up-to-date on everything." Murphy police did confirm to CBS News Texas that this is an active criminal investigation but would not provide any additional details. "What if something else would have happened?" Beayrd said. "What if he would have rushed inside that school when all the kids were being rushed inside this school? People want to know who this guy is." Beayrd went to social media hoping some of her neighbors had more information and was met with a lot of the same questions. Families are hoping for more answers soon. CBS News Texas reached out to Plano ISD today about the incident. A spokesperson for the district said they're working to get more information.
CTV News
2 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Student changing incident at Vancouver school not criminal, police say
There was nothing criminal about an incident at a Vancouver school that raised the concerns of a local mother earlier this month, according to police. Jasmine Barahona spoke out after her six-year-old son returned home from χpey̓ Elementary on May 7 wearing different clothes, and told her a man had changed him in the school's basement. The incident prompted separate investigations from the Vancouver School Board and the Vancouver Police Department, and a school district staff member was placed on leave. On Thursday, police confirmed their investigation has concluded. 'It was determined no criminal offence occurred,' Const. Tania Visintin told CTV News, in a statement. Visintin also said the mother 'did the right thing' by coming forward. 'Any time anyone comes forward with safety concerns or safety concerns for their child, we will absolutely conduct a thorough investigation,' she added. Contacted for comment, Barahona told CTV News she had not been informed of the outcome of the investigation – and that she still has questions about what happened at the school. 'All I wanted was answers,' Barahona said, of her decision to speak out. The mother said she's been told the incident happened because an employee thought her son 'looked wet.' 'His story was that he let (my son) pick out clothes in this room, then he stood outside as he got dressed and said, 'If you need help, say so.' And he said he did, and then helped him pull up his pants,' Barahona said. The mother said she's received inconsistent messages from the district and police, leaving her skeptical about the process. She pulled her son out of class following the incident, and remains unsure about allowing him to return. The Vancouver School Board told CTV News its internal investigation is ongoing. A spokesperson could not provide any information on the process, citing privacy concerns, but said the district is taking the mother's concerns 'very seriously.' 'Our top priority is student safety and well-being,' the spokesperson said. With files from CTV News Vancouver's Isabella Zavarise
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Teacher arrested after four-year-old ingested ethanol under her watch
A teacher in Alabama was arrested after a four-year-old student ingested a large amount of ethanol under her watch, according to police. Tracy Walker, a special education teacher at Collins-Rhodes Elementary School in Mobile, was arrested Wednesday - weeks after little Algeria Singleton was picked up from school on April 28 with a blood alcohol level of nearly 0.29. The girl's mother, Mary Singleton, said neither she nor her husband, Albert, 47, were contacted by the school about their daughter's alarming condition, which left her limp and 'slobbering at the mouth.' Algeria was rushed to Children's and Women's Hospital in Mobile, where she spent two days in the ICU. She is now recovering at home. Doctors found she had consumed a large amount of ethanol, also known as ethyl alcohol, which is commonly found in products like hand sanitizers, skincare items, perfumes, and some food packaging materials, according to the Chemical Safety Facts Organization. Soon after the terrifying incident, the Mobile County Sheriff's Office took over the investigation and interviewed the four-year-old, who said her teacher gave her a drink that made her feel ill, WALA reported. Walker, who frequently posts about her life as a teacher on social media, was charged with aggravated child abuse. She was released on $25,000 bond on Friday following a court appearance. Walker has also been ordered to submit a drug and alcohol test as a condition of her bond, according to the outlet. When Algeria's worried parents first arrived at the school that dreadful day they immediately knew something was wrong. 'The school teachers came out to the van with her, but they was carrying her instead of her walking,' Mary told WKRG. 'The nurse, she broke it down as to where she probably felt like it was like an ear infection. But it was nothing of that nature.' The teacher then handed the child to her parents, urging them to seek emergency care. 'She was slobbering at the mouth, she was heavy, and the teacher handed her to me, saying we probably needed to take her to the ER,' Mary said. After tests were run, medical professionals found their daughter's blood-alcohol content was recorded at 0.29 percent - more than four times the legal driving limit of 0.08 percent for adults in Alabama. 'How is this even possible?' Albert asked. 'Where was the supervision?' Albert said his daughter was unresponsive from about 3 pm, when they picked her up at school, until around 3 am the next morning. The family said they did not plan to send her back to the school for the rest of the year. After hearing their child's teacher was arrested in connection to the horrible crime, Albert said he was pleased someone is being held responsible. 'I feel good that it's a step towards justice- that someone is being held accountable, someone directly. Still perplexed as to what the substance was,' he told WALA. The exact circumstances around how ethanol got into Algeria's system still remain unclear, but Sgt. Lonnie Parsons with the Mobile County Sheriff's Office said the department is committed to getting all the answers they need. 'The student aid who walked in noticed that the child was still asleep whenever she was there,' Parsons said of the day the incident took place. 'Normally, this child is one of the first ones awake--she's happy, and she wants to get on with her day. When she noticed that something was amiss, she went over and tried to wake the child up. The child awoke and was very sluggish.' With no clear knowledge of how the horrific incident unfolded, Parsons said he has many questions. 'We have other questions as to A- how did it get into the school, B- what other children may be involved? We have to reach out to the local community and say- has your child experienced this? Have they went through anything that would be suspicious involving this teacher? If you have, please reach out to us so we can seek justice for you as well,' Parsons explained. When investigators attempted to interview Walker she requested legal counsel. This is also not the first complaint against the teacher, faculty and staff told investigators. It is unclear what those complaints are but they are currently being investigated, Parsons stated. On the same day as her court hearing, Walker's family member took to Facebook, claiming she 'has been unjustly accused of a serious crime.' 'While you may or may not be acquainted with her, I can assure you that she is an exceptionally kind and committed child of God, who would never perpetrate the act of which she has been accused,' they added. Rena Philips, the director of communications for the district, told WALA Walker has been placed on administrative leave. 'We take all allegations seriously. The teacher was placed on administrative leave when this allegation was first made. 'We have been cooperating with law enforcement on the investigation, and we will continue working with them.'
CBS News
22-05-2025
- CBS News
1 adult hospitalized, 1 in police custody after stabbing incident at Fort Worth elementary school
An adult is in the hospital and another is in police custody after a stabbing at South Hills Elementary School in Fort Worth. Fort Worth police and firefighters responded to the stabbing call at the school late Thursday morning. The Fort Worth ISD campus is on the southwest side of the city on the corner of Bilglade Road and Cockrell Avenue. According to city records, police and paramedics were dispatched shortly after 11:30 a.m. Thursday. In an email to parents, the school's principal, Melissa Russell, said the altercation happened between two adults during an outdoor awards ceremony reception. One of the adults was taken to a local hospital in unknown condition, according to the Fort Worth Police Department. The suspect is in custody. Russell continued to say that students were immediately brought inside out of an abundance of caution and the campus was placed on hold. All students and staff were reported safe. Parents were encouraged to check their students out early. Students at the school range in age from pre-K through 5th grade. Thursday is Fort Worth ISD's last day of school. This story is developing. Check back for updates.
RNZ News
22-05-2025
- RNZ News
School where student hospitalised doesn't need extra help
Oxford Area School. Photo: Supplied / Google Maps A rural Canterbury school principal is supporting a student who was taken to hospital after being assaulted by another student. Police and paramedics were called to Oxford Area School at 2pm on Wednesday . The injured student was taken to Christchurch Hospital in a moderate condition. Principal Mike Hart said the school's "thoughts and heartfelt support" were with the student and their whānau. "We know this may be unsettling and we are doing everything we can to ensure the well-being of all involved," he said. "Please be assured that we are following all appropriate procedures as we work through what has happened, and we are committed to keeping our community informed as needed." Hart encouraged people to contact the school if they had any concerns or questions. Ministry of Education spokesperson Andrea Williams said staff had contacted the school. "All schools in Aotearoa New Zealand are self-governing through their boards and are required to have policies and procedures in place to manage any concerns or unacceptable behaviour in the school environment. "We have been in contact with the school and they are following all appropriate procedures. They do not require our support." Oxford Area School had students from Years 1 to 13. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
