In Fallston Poking Case, 47 Charges Filed Against Student: Harford Sheriff

FALLSTON, MD — A student is facing 24 charges in connection with an assault at Fallston High School on Thursday, according to the Harford County Sheriff's Office.

Originally, it was reported that 19 people were poked with a blood lancet at the school in the 2300 block of Carrs Mill Road, although officials said they were investigating whether there were more.

Ultimately, deputies said Friday they had identified 23 victims in Fallston High School who were allegedly assaulted with the device, which is used for diabetes monitoring.

A boy brought the lancet to school Thursday morning after taking it from a family member and allegedly poked his peers with it because he "thought it was humorous,” Major Jack Simpson said.

The student was charged as a juvenile with disrupting school operations, 23 counts of second-degree assault and 23 counts of reckless endangerment, according to the sheriff's office, which is not releasing his name because of his juvenile status.

Additionally, officials referred the boy to the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services.

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Image via Harford County Sheriff's Office/Periscope.