Alleged sexual assault involves high school wrestling team, Catawba County deputies say

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The Catawba County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an alleged sexual assault involving high school students.

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Deputies say it involves members of the Bandys High School wrestling team.

A school resource officer first learned of the alleged assault which allegedly took place after school ended on November 29.

The inquest involves multiple victims and took place on school grounds, deputies said. No faculty members are implicated in the allegations.

The Catawba County School District says it is aware of and is cooperating with the investigation.

School District Statement: We are aware of the alleged sexual assault and assure you that we take these allegations seriously.

Catawba County Schools will follow protocols in place for reporting incidents and assigning disciplinary action internally and will support the Catawba County Sheriff’s Department in its investigation of the allegations.

We know that any allegation of inappropriate student interactions is troubling and concerning; however, we are limited in the information we can share beyond this statement, both for legal reasons due to active investigation and for student privacy.

Nonetheless, we are fully committed to the safety and well-being of students attending Catawba County schools and are therefore prepared to work with law enforcement to ensure the fullest compliance with the law.

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