February 6, 2024 – West Bend, Wi – For the second day in a row parents in the West Bend School District have received a note from administration regarding a “physical altercation” at a school in the district. According to West Bend Police there was an incident Monday, February 5, 2024, at the West Bend High School and Tuesday’s incident was reported at Badger Middle School.
Badger principal Patrick O’Connor sent a note home to parents. Calls have been placed to O’Connor and superintendent Jennifer Wimmer.
West Bend Police released the statement below.
On 02/06/24 at 7:51 a.m. the West Bend Police Officer assigned to Badger Middle School was advised by Badger School Administration of a physical assault of a student by a 13-year-female. The juvenile was immediately taken into custody and transported to the West Bend Police Department. Charges of Battery and Disorderly Conduct were requested through Washington County Juvenile Intake.
The West Bend Police Department will always maintain a ZERO TOLERANCE approach to violence or any threat of violence in the school setting. All acts of violence will result in an arrest. If you observe any violence or threats of violence, SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING and contact a school official or the police department at (262) 335-5000.
Lieutenant Brian McAndrews
Questioned whether the student in custody had been in trouble before, McAndrews said he would look into it.
Questioned whether the other student involved was injured, McAndrews said, “minor scratches.”
This is a working story, and more information will be posted when details are available.
Below is a story about a fight Monday, February 5, 2024, at West Bend High School. Calls have been placed to executive principal Jennifer Potter. More information will be posted when calls are returned.
February 5, 2024 – West Bend, Wi – West Bend Police have confirmed two people were taken into custody following an incident at the West Bend High School.
According to police the incident happened at 2:15 p.m. when “two students had a disagreement in the hallway.”
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West Bend Police responded and according to Lt. Brian McAndrews two teens were taken into custody. A news release issued by the WBPD is below.
On February 5, 2024, at 12:43 p.m. a West Bend Police officer assigned to the West Bend High School advised there was a physical altercation occurring between two 16-year-old female students. Â Both were quickly taken into custody without injury and transported to WBPD. Â Charges of disorderly conduct are requested against both through Washington County Juvenile intake.
West Bend Police repeat, the department “maintains a ZERO TOLERANCE approach to violence or threats of violence in any school setting. All acts of violence or threats of violence will result in an arrest. If you observe any violence or threats of violence, SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING and contact a school official or the police department at 262-335-5000.”
Questioned about the “zero tolerance” policy within the WBPD and how it does or does not impact the school district, Lt. McAndrews said, “We can’t control what the school district does with its discipline or whether the student is allowed back into school or not. Â We request charges, once that’s concluded that’s the police department’s job.”
Questioned whether police could request stiffer charges, Mc Andrews said, “No, law enforcement requests charges for the violation of law that occurs.”
Questioned whether police keep in mind repeat offenders, McAndrews said, “That’s not a law enforcement decision – that’s a judicial decision.”
Families received an email from executive principal Jen Potter. A copy of that letter is below.
Calls have been placed to Potter and West Bend School District superintendent Jen Wimmer. This story will be updated when information becomes available.
There have been multiple fights and press releases issued by the West Bend School District. Earlier this year, January 2024, there where 6 expulsion hearings on the docket for the West Bend School Board.
In December 2023, West Bend Police posted a news release about felony charges being filed against 5 students following a fight in the parking lot at the high school.
A portion of the article is below:
This is a working story and more information will be posted as details become available.
