Two individuals have been charged following an incident in which a school resource officer was assaulted at White Oak Elementary School in Carteret County. The incident occurred in the student pickup line on Monday and led to the involvement of local law enforcement.
According to Carteret County deputies, school officials initially observed concerning behavior from a vehicle in the pickup line. As they investigated, a confrontation ensued, during which a male suspect physically assaulted the school resource officer. Law enforcement, including deputies and officers from the Cape Carteret Police Department, responded to the scene and took the suspect into custody.
The individual identified as Brandon Hammonds, 23, faces multiple charges related to the altercation. His charges include assault on a government official, disorderly conduct, resisting a public officer, injury to personal property, and driving while impaired. Authorities have not provided further details regarding the extent of injuries sustained or specific circumstances leading up to the confrontation.
Asia Hammonds, 26, was also charged in connection with the incident. Her charges include possession of beer or wine on unauthorized premises, disorderly conduct, resisting a public officer, and obstruction of a health care facility. Law enforcement has not disclosed further specifics regarding her involvement or whether she played a direct role in the assault on the resource officer.
Authorities have not yet released additional information about the case, including whether the suspects remain in custody or any pending court appearances. The investigation remains ongoing, and law enforcement officials are continuing to review the events that led to the incident at the elementary school.
