Crime & Safety
Former Principal Charged With Assaulting 12-Year-Old Girl
A former Fairfax County principal allegedly smacked a 12-year-old student in the school cafeteria, police say.
FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA—A former principal at Carl Sandburg Middle School in Fort Hunt is facing charges of assaulting a 12-year-old female student in April.
Fairfax County Police arrested and charged Terrence Eugene Yarborough, 53, of Woodbridge with assault and battery.
On April 4, police say Yarborough entered the cafeteria and asked the victim to pick something off the floor. She refused two times, and the then-principal allegedly smacked her.
Find out what's happening in Kingstowne-Rose Hillfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The victim, who was with friends in the cafeteria, left and reported the incident to a teacher. The school district, Child Protective Services and police began investigations, and Yarborough was placed on administrative leave. On July 10, he was charged, and he was given the criminal summons on July 17.
He was released but will appear at the Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court on Aug. 4.
Find out what's happening in Kingstowne-Rose Hillfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Fairfax County Public Schools said in a statement to Fox5DC that Yarborough left his post on June 30. The district will work to revoke his teaching and administrator licenses once a court ruling moves forward.
No mugshot is available. Patch will provide more updates on this case when available.
Sign up for real time alerts and a newsletter. iPhone users can download the Patch app in the App Store.
Image via Fairfax County Public Schools
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
