WALDORF, Md. — Three 13-year-old students at Mattawoman Middle School have been charged in connection with a strong-armed robbery and theft that took place during school dismissal on November 18. The incident involved the forcible theft of a name-brand ski mask from another student.
The school resource officer (SRO) assigned to Mattawoman Middle School became aware of the situation on November 19, after the victim reported the robbery. The SRO immediately began an investigation, identifying three students who were allegedly involved in the incident. According to the report, the group approached the victim during dismissal and forcibly took the ski mask.
Following a thorough review of the incident and consultation with the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office, charges were filed on November 21. Two of the students were charged as juveniles with strong-armed robbery, while the third was charged as a juvenile with theft. All charges were documented through Juvenile Offense Reports, a standard process for handling cases involving minors in the state.
This case underscores the critical role school resource officers play in ensuring the safety of students and maintaining order on school grounds. The officer involved, Corporal Caballero, took the lead in conducting the investigation, ensuring all appropriate measures were followed.
The Charles County Public Schools system works closely with law enforcement to address incidents of this nature and has policies in place to handle disciplinary actions. The school has not commented on whether additional administrative actions have been taken against the students involved.
The incident highlights the importance of ongoing communication between students, parents, and school officials in addressing concerns related to school safety. Officials encourage students to report any incidents of theft, bullying, or other misconduct to trusted adults or resource officers promptly.
No further information regarding court proceedings or additional charges has been made available at this time, as the case involves juveniles and is subject to confidentiality protections under Maryland law.
