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Female Jasper High School senior charged in assault of 67-year-old teacher

The 18-year-old student was charged with "injury to an elderly person" and "assault on a public servant," which are third degree felonies.

JASPER, Texas — An 18-year-old Jasper High School senior has been charged after she allegedly assaulted a 67-year-old teacher.

Jordynn A. Lee, 18, a senior at the school, has been charged with "injury to an elderly person" and "assault on a public servant" following an alleged assault that happened on the campus on Thursday, April 6, 2023, according to Lt. Garrett Foster of the Jasper Police Department.

Lee turned herself in at the Jasper County Jail on Wednesday Foster told 12News.

Her bond has been set at $20,000 on each charge for a total bond of $40,000 according to a spokesperson at the Jasper County Sheriff's Office.

As of 10 a.m., Thursday morning, she is is still in jail.

If convicted of the third degree felony charges, Lee could face from two to 10 years in a Texas prison for each charge according to the Texas Penal Code.

A school resource officer is working with Jasper Police Department detectives on the investigation Foster said previously.

12News is not identifying the teacher at this time and is awaiting a response after reaching out to the district for comment. 

This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.

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