Charges recommended against Avondale student after fight involving school officer

AVONDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — An Avondale school resource officer seen on video in a physical confrontation with a student did not commit any crimes, according to a Peoria Police Department investigation.

Police are recommending a charge to the Maricopa County Juvenile Court of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer against the student involved, Avondale police officials said.

Avondale police said the fight between the officer and student happened during the West Point High School’s lunch period on Sept. 17. Police said multiple other fights were reported on campus that day…

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