Dorchester County, S.C. – A disturbing incident has rocked Clay Hill Elementary School as a teacher has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a student.
Authorities confirmed that Ruth Jones Stephens was taken into custody on Wednesday following an investigation by the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office. Stephens, a teacher at the elementary school, now faces allegations of simple assault involving one of her students.
According to Steven Wright, Public Information Officer for the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office, the case remains under active investigation.
“Today, Ruth Jones Stephens was arrested in connection with the simple assault of a student at Clay Hill Elementary School. Stephens was subsequently released from the L.C. Knight Detention Center after a bond hearing,” Wright stated.
The arrest has sent shockwaves through the local community, raising concerns about student safety and school protocols. Parents and residents are now looking to school authorities for further clarification on the incident and the steps being taken to prevent such occurrences in the future.
As the investigation continues, officials urge anyone with additional information to come forward.
Stay tuned for updates as more details unfold in this developing case.
