Rick Patrick
rick@greenepublishing.com
According to an arrest affidavit filed by a Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) School Resource Officer (SRO), Ty’Shunti Brasby, 19, was arrested on Wednesday, April 15, after allegedly striking a teacher at Madison County High School (MCHS).
The report, filed by SRO William Bennett, assigned to MCHS, states that a MCHS teacher reported three students in a bathroom that was supposed to be off-limits to students, at that time. She stated she only knew one of the students, so she took her phone out to take a picture of the students for the purpose of identifying them. The teacher also stated that she instructed the students to leave the restroom, at which time two of the students complied. The third student, identified as Brasby, “displayed an attitude about having her picture taken.” The teacher said she was only doing her job “when Brasby slapped my right arm, open handed, knocking my phone to the ground.” The teacher stated she picked her phone up and departed the restroom, with Brasby following behind. While walking, they saw another school employee, who asked what was going on. According to the report, the teacher told this employee what had happened and this employee heard Brasby confirm the accusation. It was stated that this employee made several attempts to have Brasby come to the front office but Brasby continuously refused. The affidavit stated that the teacher wished to press charges.
SRO Officer Bennett spoke with Brasby and she stated that “she went to this bathroom because the other bathroom was occupied and then sat down on the sink because all the other stalls were occupied. Brasby stated that the teacher asked everyone to leave. Brasby stated she “was about to leave when the teacher took out her phone and took a picture of her.” Brasby stated she then ‘mushed’ her phone out of her hand, and they had some words.
SRO Officer Bennett placed Brasby into custody for the charge of Battery on a School Official (Fla. Statute 784.0812c.) Brasby was transported to the Madison County Jail without further statement. According to Florida Statutes, this offense is a felony of the third degree and could carry a possible penalty of up to five years in prison, five years of probation and fines of up to $5,000. Additionally, the penalty could include at least 72 hours of mandatory jail time.