INDIANAPOLIS — Police are investigating after two family members of a Warren Township student boarded a bus and got into a physical altercation with another student on Thursday.
According to a police report, officers responded to the intersection of E. 35th St. and N. Richardt Ave. for a “simple assault disturbance” and trespassing.
“Parent and sister board brother’s school bus to fight,” the media narrative on the police report said.
Three people were arrested for their role in this incident, including two minors.
A 36-year-old Indianapolis woman faces the following charges:
- Battery
- Disorderly conduct
- Intimidation
- Criminal trespass/Refuse to leave
Both a 17-year-old girl and a 13-year-old boy face the following charges:
- Battery
- Disorderly conduct
Warren Township Schools sent the following statement:
On the morning of March 6th, an incident occurred on one of our middle school buses when two unauthorized family members, one adult and one juvenile, boarded the bus and physically engaged with an 8th grade student. These two individuals also made threatening remarks toward other students on the bus.
Warren Police and district personnel were immediately contacted and upon arrival began their investigation. Both police and DCS reports have been filed, and all video evidence has been provided to the adult and juvenile prosecutors.
We are taking all necessary steps to address the situation and provide support to our students who witnessed this incident. The safety and security of our students remains our top priority everyday, and incidents like what occurred today will not be tolerated in the MSD of Warren Township.
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