Crime & Safety
Police: Teen Attacked Saucon Valley High Principal with Knives
The girl, a Hellertown resident, faces assault charges.
A 17-year-old Hellertown teen faces assault charges after police said she attacked the principal of Saucon Valley High School.
The principal shielded himself with a stool, NBC10 reported, while the teen threw knives, rolling pins, ceramic bowls and a wooden stool at him. It was unclear where in the school the incident took place, and why such a wide array of items were available to the teen.
The teen also punched and kicked the principal, The Morning Call reported.
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Police declined to identify the teen, though did say that she is a Hellertown resident. She has been charged with aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, harassment, disorderly conduct, criminal mischief and other related charges, NBC10 reported.
Police did not say whether the principal was injured in the incident, which took place around 9:30 a.m. Feb. 24, The Morning Call said.
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