Saturday, February 16, 2013

Vandalism at Winston Academy

Louisville Police, Winston County Sheriff's Officers and MBI are still on the scene this morning (Saturday, Feb 16) investigating vandalism at Winston Academy. Police Chief L. M. Claiborne gave WWN the following briefing:


Sometime during the late evening and/or early morning hours on Friday/Saturday, an individual or individuals entered the campus and did significant damage throughout the school property. Offices, classrooms, cafeteria, gym and even the pressbox and school bus were damaged. Windows were broken, doors were damaged and office equipment and plumbing fixtures were damaged and destroyed. The area has been taped off during the investigation and to allow the school to inventory and assess the damage.

Claiborne indicated that due to the amount of damage, those responsible were likely on the scene for an extended period of time. He also indicated that there was evidence left behind at the scene and that at least one perpetrator was injured and blood evidence was being taken. The injury was likely to a hand or arm.

Chief Claiborne asked that anyone with information please contact the Louisville Police Dept or the Winston County Sheriff's Office. There is a reward available from Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers for any information leading to an arrest and conviction. Crime Stoppers number is 1-800-530-7151.

WWN will have more information and video from the scene later today.

W. McCully

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