Parents of I.C. Norcom High School band students say they previously contacted school administrators about inappropriate student behavior, raising questions about whether their concerns were addressed before an incident that led to two 17-year-olds being taken into custody.
The Portsmouth Sheriff’s Office confirmed to News 3 Oct. 20 that two juveniles were in custody in connection with the incident involving students at the Portsmouth high school. The office said the juveniles had been taken into custody around 10 a.m., but has not released their identities or the specific charges they may face.
Portsmouth Public Schools spokesperson Lauren Nolasco confirmed Oct. 21 that the incident happened Monday, Oct. 5, after the school day ended and a scheduled band practice was canceled…