Crime & Safety

Stagg Student Accused of Hitting a Teacher: Blotter

Palos Hills police reports, Jan. 17-18.

THURSDAY, JAN. 17

Stagg Student Hits Teacher

A male juvenile was charged with battery after allegedly hitting a Stagg High School teacher, according to a report. Police were called at about 8:30 a.m. to the school, located at 8015 W. 111th St. School employees told officers the boy was asked to take off his hat inside the building but refused. After being asked to follow a teacher to the administration area, the student swore and hit the teacher in the chest. He will appear in Bridgeview juvenile court.

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FRIDAY, JAN. 18

2 Stagg Students Face Battery Charges

Two Stagg High School students were charged with battery, according to reports.

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One male juvenile was accused of slapping another student at the school. Officers were called at about 9:30 a.m. and spoke with school officials, who told them another student slapped another.

Also that day, police were called at 4 p.m. on a report that another male juvenile struck another boy in the face during a fight.

Both boys will appear in Bridgeview juvenile court.

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