An investigation is underway after police were called to the Stepping Stone Learning Center in Palm Springs on Thursday after a 13-year-old student was allegedly assaulted by a staff member.
Police were called to the center at 12:11 pm on Thursday. Not many details were released about the incident, but an official said that all parties were interviewed and a report was taken and forwarded to investigators.
“The Palm Springs Police Department is currently investigating allegations of an assault of a 13 year old student by a staff member of the Stepping Stones Learning Center in Palm Springs that occurred yesterday May 17,” Lt. Frank Browning, Investigations Supervisor for the Palm Springs Police Department said in a Facebook post.
“We are investigating this incident and take all allegations of abuse seriously. A full investigation into what led up to the alleged abuse is underway in an attempt to hold those responsible and accountable for their actions.”
Assault Investigation involving 13 year old victim Location of Occurrence – Stepping Stones Learning Center – Palm…
Posted by Palm Springs Police Department, CA on Friday, May 18, 2018
Anyone with info should call the Palm Springs Police Department Investigation Unit at 760-778-8411.
