Seymour 'Student Issue' Investigated

SEYMOUR, CT — Seymour officials have provided some details and cleared up rumors after a student was charged with a crime Thursday.

Superintendent Michael Wilson said the school system wasn't at liberty to discuss specifics of the matter, but that there were no injuries to Seymour students.

"Today (Thursday), a student issue was brought to the Administration’s attention and, with the close cooperation of the Seymour Police Department,we are jointly investigating and containing the situation to insure the continued safe operation of the Seymour schools," Wilson said.

The issue was brought up a day after the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. that killed 17 people.

First Selectman Kurt Miller provided more specific details that helped quell rumors.

"There was an issue with a student today at Seymour High School for a non-violent related offense," said First Selectman Kurt Miller on Facebook. "The student was brought to the office and received discipline for it. The student was upset and thought that he had been snitched on by people who also had been doing what he was."

The student became vocal about getting back at the other kids and getting them into trouble as well, Miller said.

"He shared a list of students doing what he was in an attempt to get them in trouble as well," Miller said.

The student won't attend school while police continue to investigate. The student was charged with a non-violent crime and has a pending court date.

Heightened police presence at Seymour schools will remain in effect, but is unrelated to the incident and is in response to the Florida shooting, Miller said.

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