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Monticello Police Department said a woman was accused in connection with an attack that occurred during a high school football game in Wayne County.
A woman has been accused of strangling a high school football player from behind during a game in Wayne County, the Monticello Police Department announced Wednesday, according to LEX18.
Police said the alleged incident occurred during a high school football matchup, and that officers responded after the attack took place at the venue.
In its statement, the Monticello Police Department described the alleged assault as a strangling incident involving the player, which police say happened from behind while the game was ongoing.
The announcement did not include details in the reported summary about the woman’s identity, the exact date and location of the game, the name of the school involved, or the specific criminal charges filed at this stage, and those items may be addressed as the case proceeds in court.
No information in the report’s description indicated whether the accused was taken into custody immediately or whether police are seeking additional suspects, and the reported summary also did not specify the player’s condition or medical outcome.
The case now moves through the criminal justice process, starting with any formal charging documents and subsequent court proceedings, including arraignment and bond matters if applicable.
Local officials and schools typically manage game-day security and crowd control in response to incidents at athletics events, and the investigation may also prompt additional review of safety procedures for future contests, depending on what police determine.