Campbell police investigating after alleged sexual assault of teen posted to social media

Staff report

CAMPBELL

City police are investigating a report of sexual assault against a teenage girl by a group of other teenagers.

Acting Police Chief Lt. Kevin Sferra said he received a report the assault occurred over the weekend in the city, and it was posted to social media.

Sferra said police became aware of the incident Monday after a report to a Struthers school resource officer.

The reported victim and all suspects are juveniles, Sferra said. He believes there are three to four suspects.

No charges have been filed, but the allegation remains under investigation.

“We are aware that there is a police investigation concerning allegations of sexual assault occurring off school property,” Schools Superintendent Matthew Bowen said in a written statement. “We have no other information at this time. We will cooperate with the authorities. This is a police matter, and it would not be prudent to comment on their investigation with allegations involving minor[s].”

The district has not yet received information to indicate Campbell students were involved, Bowen said.

Struthers Schools Superintendent Joseph Nohra declined to comment on the matter other than to say, “We’re very proactive in protecting our kids.”