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Teacher assaulted, students arrested after Varina High School fight

Posted at 9:39 AM, Sep 19, 2013
and last updated 2013-09-19 19:22:21-04

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WTVR) - Four Varina High School students were arrested after a teacher was assaulted during a school fight.

Henrico Police Lt. Linda Toney said the teacher was attempting to break up the fight Tuesday morning.

Javalais Wright (PHOTO: Henrico Police)

Javalais Wright (PHOTO: Henrico Police)

Javalais Wright, 18, was charged with assault, assault on school employee, and disorderly conduct, according to police.

One 16-year-old male student was charged with assault, disorderly conduct and possession of marijuana.

Another 16-year-old male student was charged with assault and disorderly conduct.

A 17-year-old male student was charged with assault, disorderly conduct, and possession of tobacco by a minor, police said.

The extent of the teacher's injuries were not released.