FORNEY, Texas — UPDATE [Jan. 25] — Three students have been arrested and two others remain at-large in connection with hazing allegations on the Forney High School soccer team, police announced Thursday afternoon.
FORNEY, Texas — UPDATE [Jan. 25] — Three students have been arrested and two others remain at-large in connection with hazing allegations on the Forney High School soccer team, police announced Thursday afternoon.
Of the arrested, two are juveniles and the other is an adult. The two at-large students are also juveniles. All are members of the soccer team.
"The investigation revealed several instances of sexual assault that were perpetrated against and by members of the boys’ soccer team," stated Kaufman County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Jolie Stewart.
"After speaking with those involved we believe there have been other assaults in years past," she said.
"Investigators are working diligently to identify any other possible victims or those who may have information that could aid in this investigation," stated Stewart. "This investigation is on-going and is expected to be lengthy."
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Sgt. Danny Gammon at (972) 932-9631. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can contact the Kaufman County Crime Stoppers at (877) 847-7522.
The Forney Independent School District released the following statement yesterday:
"We were made aware of allegations that we took very seriously. As a result, we contacted the Kaufman County Sheriff's Department who launched an investigation. The safety and security of our students is always our number one priority. We have taken measures to heighten our existing supervision procedures. We will continue to work with the Kaufman County Sheriff's Department throughout their investigation."
ORIGINAL [Jan. 24] — The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office is investigating allegations of hazing on the Forney High School's boys soccer team.
According to Kaufman County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Lt. Jolie Stewart, the investigation remains ongoing.
Investigators are working to determine how long the hazing has been taking place as well as identifying the actors, who are students ranging in age from juveniles to adults.
In the event criminal charges are filed, juveniles will be referred to the juvenile court system and the adults will be criminally charged, according to Stewart.
"We have been in contact with the Kaufman County Sheriff's Department and we will continue to provide information and support on any situations where they may need our assistance," said Larry Coker, Director of Communications at Forney ISD, in a written statement to InForney.com.
Students and campus employees confirmed that Sheriff's department deputies were on site at Forney High School Wednesday.
Reports that soccer practice had been canceled are inaccurate according to Coker.
This is a developing story.
