2/22/19
by News Department on 02/22/19Hazing Investigation...
The Pottsville Area School District is investigating an alleged hazing incident by members of the high school football team involving a mentally disabled student.
According to the Republican Herald, an undated letter provided to school board members and other media outlets, from an anonymous parent, says a student on the team told the parent about the incident allegedly taking place during the football season.
Pottsville Area Superintendent Jeffrey S. Zwiebel released a statement Thursday, saying once the allegations reached his office, he authorized and directed the commencement of a complete, full and detailed investigation.
Pottsville Police Chief Richard F. Wojciechowsky said that on Feb. 7, his department was made aware of the anonymous letter and contacted the family of the victim who asked them to not initiate a criminal investigation at this time while they work to find a positive resolution with the school district.
Wojciechowsky added, police are currently respecting their request but assured them they would conduct an independent investigation if and when they desired.
