MPS teacher assaulted in class, student charged more than a year later
Perrian Norwood
MILWAUKEE - A man is accused of assaulting a Milwaukee Public Schools teacher in class when he was a student in 2023.
What we know
According to a criminal complaint, Milwaukee police were called to Bay View High School on Nov. 30, 2023. Officers spoke to the teacher, who said he was giving a Spanish test before the incident.
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Prosecutors said students were not allowed to use their school-issued Chromebooks during the test. The teacher said all the students – except for Perrian Norwood – complied.
The teacher told police that Norwood got angry that he could not use a Chromebook, per the complaint, which led to an argument. Norwood then punched the teacher in the face and was taken to the school office. Police at the school couldn't find Norwood.
Bay View High School, Milwaukee
Norwood, now 18 years old, is charged with battery to a school district officer.
FOX6 News reached out to MPS for comment but did not hear back.
What's next
Court records show Norwood is due in court on Tuesday, Jan. 28 for a preliminary hearing.
The Source: Information in this report is from the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office and Wisconsin Circuit Court.