Following a school altercation in Central Florida, three students, two non-students and one employee were arrested by Tampa Police. The employee of Hillsborough County Public Schools actually helped the 18-year-old and 19-year-old non-students enter the school.
On February 29th, at approximately 8:39am, the assigned Chamberlain High School SRO and additional Tampa Police officers responded to a physical dispute that occurred in the school’s main hallway. Alongside school security, officers were able to quickly resolve the dispute.
Two adults, 18-year-old Jordan Ford and 19-year-old Stanley Louissaint, who are not affiliated with the school, and three students were involved in the physical altercation. All five were taken into custody on scene and face multiple charges. Fortunately, no one involved sustained any serious injuries.
Based on the preliminary investigation, it appears that the dispute was related to an off-campus disagreement. 40-year-old Jynessa Brown, an employee of Hillsborough County Public Schools, assisted Ford and Louissant with entry into the school. At the time of the incident, she was off-duty, but dressed in full uniform.
Subsequently, officers made contact with Brown at her residence where she was taken into custody and charged with one felony count of Child Abuse, one misdemeanor count of Disrupting School Campus or Function, and one misdemeanor count of Trespass Upon School Grounds.
According to local law enforcement, to ensure the safety of students and staff, additional officers were present during dismissal.
Suspects from the school incident:
Name: Jordan Ford (B/M)- non-student
Charges (4 total): One Felony Count of Child Abuse, One Misdemeanor Count of Affray, One Misdemeanor Count of Disrupting School Campus or Function, One Misdemeanor Count of Trespass Upon School Grounds
Name: Stanley Louissaint (B/M)- non-student
Charges (5 total): One Felony Count of Child Abuse, One Misdemeanor Count of Affray, One Misdemeanor Count of Disrupting School Campus or Function, One Misdemeanor Count of Trespass Upon School Grounds, One Misdemeanor Count of Resist Arrest Without Violence
Name: Jynessa Brown (B/F)- HCPS Employee
Charges (3 total): One Felony Count of Child Abuse, One Misdemeanor Count of Disrupting School Campus or Function, One Misdemeanor Count of Trespass Upon School Grounds
Student 1 (B/M)
Age: 14
Charges (3 total): One Felony Count of Possession of a Weapon on School Grounds, One Misdemeanor Count of Affray, One Misdemeanor Count of Disrupting School Campus or Function
Student 2 (B/M)
Age: 15
Charges (3 total): One Misdemeanor Count of Affray, One Misdemeanor Count of Disrupting School Campus or Function, One Misdemeanor Count of Resisting Officer Without Violence
Student 3 (B/M)
Age: 16
Charges (2 total): One Misdemeanor Count of Affray, One Misdemeanor Count of Disrupting School Campus or Function
