The York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office released new information Friday morning that a rape reported during a Bruton High School football game was unfounded.
In a joint statement released Friday afternoon, the York County School Division and York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office said they are “committed to informing citizens of matters that affect the safety and security” of citizens, while ensuring the investigations are not compromised.
The statement said authorities determined “early in the investigation” that the public was not in danger, and there was no potential risk to others.
The same statement also read an investigation revealed the rape allegations were “unfounded”.
“We want to assure you that our parents and citizens will be advised through school and Sheriff’[s] Office communication channels, as well as through local media outlets, if there is a safety concern in our community,” the statement said.
A 14-year-old reported that she was raped two days after a Sept. 22 football game at Bruton High School, deputies said.
She and her parents told deputies she had been raped outside at the game, in an area out of the public eye, York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Shelley Ward said Tuesday.
The victim was unable to give the boy’s last name, she added.
York County School Division spokeswoman Katherine Goff told WYDaily Tuesday the two involved were not from Bruton High School, and therefore no disciplinary action had been taken by the York County School Division.
Goff added the division was notified of the incident by deputies after the victim made a report on Sept. 24.
