THE Department of Public Safety is unable to provide any further information regarding the Marianas High School sexual assault incident that was reported in January.
“Due to the ongoing investigation of the incident, we cannot provide any further information,” DPS stated on Monday. “The person of interest in the investigation has retained legal counsel and has been advised not to communicate with our investigator. The investigator is waiting for a response from the person of interest’s counsel regarding the time and date for the interview.”
“As previously stated, this case is still active, and we will provide an update once we have more information,” acting DPS Commissioner Anthony Macaranas said.
On Jan. 9, 2024, at approximately 12:54 p.m., DPS 911 dispatch received a call about a sexual assault of a minor incident at MHS.
At approximately 1:01 p.m., officers arrived and met with the school principal. The officers were told that a faculty member was seen kissing a student on campus.
The faculty member, who was not identified, resigned effective Jan. 12, 2024, according to the Public School System.
Variety also learned that the person of interest in this case has already left the island.
