Crime & Safety
Teacher's Assistant Charged With Assaulting Students at Beville Middle School
The victims sustained minor injuries, according to Prince William County Police.
Police have charged Beville Middle School teacher's assistant Shirley Whitfield with assault and battery after school staff reported that two students had been assaulted, Prince William County Police spokesperson Jonathan Perok said.
Physical Abuse Unit detectives began investigating the assault on March 21. The school is located at 4901 Dale Blvd.
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"The investigation revealed that the accused had assaulted two students, a 13-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy," Perok said. "School staff immediately reported the incident to Child Protective Services which prompted the police investigation."
The victims sustained minor injuries. Whitfield, 69, was arrested March 22, and her court date is unavailable. She was released on a court summons. Police did not provide a photo.
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Students are on spring vacation this week and district offices were closed Monday due to inclement weather.
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