Multiple Arrests After Fight At Jefferson County High School

Multiple students at Jefferson County High School were arrested after a fight on Wednesday.

According to our news partner WJBF, Eleven juvenile students under 17 years of age and ten adult students over 17 years of age were taken into custody and transported to the Jefferson County Jail. One 16-year-old student was taken to Jefferson County Hospital emergency room for treatment and was later released.

The school district released the following statement. “Earlier today, there was a fight at Jefferson County High School. The school immediately went on a lock down, and law enforcement was contacted. Charges will be filed on those involved.”

Authorities say additional arrests could be coming.

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