Child custody battle erupts at Parkway
Two Clarkston parents were arrested Wednesday, after a child custody fight over their child spilled over into the classroom. The two were taken into custody at around 12:30 p.m. Clarkston police said a separated couple encountered each other at the beginning of the afternoon kindergarten session at Parkway Elementary School. Police said it was a verbal argument, but according to witness reports, at one point, they were physically pulling the child in both directions. Those witnesses said the classroom was cleared as a school resource officer responded and made the arrests. The two were cited for Disorderly Conduct and Disturbing School Activities, then released from police custody.
Clarkston School District officials said incidents like the one Wednesday don’t happen very often, but the effects can be devastating on a child’s mind. “I think any time you see something like this occur it is upsetting,” said Superintendent of Clarkston Schools Pete Lewis. “When people have a conflict, it can be disconcerting. The important thing is that everyone ended up safe.”
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