MONTEVALLO, Ala. (WIAT) — The Montevallo Police Department announced that 39 individuals have been charged with burglary after allegedly vandalizing Montevallo High School in April.
According to MPD, after conducting an investigation, 39 people were charged with third-degree burglary and first-degree criminal mischief for the vandalism of Montevallo High School on April 27.
Cindy Warner, a PR supervisor with Shelby County Schools, confirmed that all 39 individuals are students in the Shelby County School District. While names were not made available to the media, Warner stated a majority of the students were from Montevallo High School alongside a few from Calera High School.
“This was an unfortunate incident for our community and everyone involved,” said MPD.