Crime & Safety
Assault Charges Filed Against Teenager In Mashpee High Fight
A missing Mashpee teenager was found safe on Wednesday. A teenager involved in a prior fight with her faces multiple charges
MASHPEE, MA — A teenager who went missing over the weekend in Mashpee, sparking widespread efforts across Cape Cod, has been found.
Police Chief Scott Carline confirmed that the missing teen was found in Barnstable on Wednesday evening.
"Although juvenile laws prevent me from releasing information that was privy to this investigation, we were confident that this would lead to a successful resolution," he said.
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The teenager, before Wednesday, was last seen on Sunday in the Cape Drive area of Mashpee. A digital sign outside of Mashpee Middle-High School was updated to show her photo.
The teen was reported missing after a fight at the school, police confirmed. Video of that fight circulated on social media in the days after it happened.
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In a news release, officials confirmed they were investigating an assault and battery at Mashpee High School stemming from a May 25 fight. Seven counts of assault and battery have since been filed in the Falmouth District Court's Juvenile Division against a 13-year-old girl.
Police said an investigation into potential accomplices is still ongoing.
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