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Menifee teacher arrested for assaulting student, police say

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Published  November 13, 2024 9:57am PST
Menifee
FOX 11

The Brief

    • The incident occurred at Heritage High School on Tuesday, according to police.
    • An investigation revealed the teacher, Stacey MacPherson, got into an altercation with the student.
    • MacPherson was arrested for child abuse and placed on administrative leave.

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. - A Menifee teacher accused of physically assaulting one of her students at Heritage High School was arrested on Tuesday, according to police. 

The suspect, 54-year-old Stacey MacPherson, allegedly got into an altercation with the student, according to officials. The student suffered a minor injury and did not require medical attention, police said. 

MacPherson was arrested for child abuse and placed on administrative leave, according to authorities. 

No further details were released. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Menifee Police Department at 951-723-1500.

The Source: <i>This story was reported with information from the Menifee Police Department.</i>