Police: 16-Year-Old Minisink Student Arrested for Bathroom Attack that Injured Classmate

A disturbing bathroom assault at Minisink Valley High School has led to the arrest of a 16-year-old student after a brutal attack left a classmate injured. The incident, which occurred Friday, was captured on a student’s cell phone and shared with News 12 by a concerned parent. In the video, a teenage boy is seen sliding out from under a bathroom stall on his back in an apparent attempt to escape. He is then violently cornered, stomped, kicked, and punched by another male student, while at least three other teens stand by and watch without intervening. No one is seen offering help to the victim. State police confirmed that the attacker, also 16, was arrested and charged with assault as a juvenile. The injured student required medical attention but is expected to recover.

Parents Raise Alarm Over School Safety

Parents are voicing strong concerns about what they say is a pattern of violence at the school. Clifford Donovan, a parent from Slate Hill, said this isn’t an isolated incident. “My daughter goes there. There have been many other things that I hear about a lot—fighting, ambulances showing up, cops showing up,” he said. Another local parent, Frank Moatimurio of Bloomingburg, said the situation is spiraling. “Parents have to take control of their kids because the violence is out of hand right now,” he said. “The bullying and that kind of stuff have to stop.” The incident has reignited discussions about student behavior, school accountability, and the need for parental involvement in addressing teen violence.

School District Responds

The Minisink Valley School District released a statement condemning the attack. “We find this behavior to be completely unacceptable and not representative of what we expect from our students,” the statement read. The administration called the incident “upsetting and appalling,” while emphasizing that any form of student violence will lead to “significant consequences.” Though the district did not comment on additional reports of recent fights, officials are urging parents to remind their children of proper conduct and monitor their social media activity closely. In response to the growing concerns, the administration is asking families to play an active role in reinforcing expectations both at home and online, hoping to prevent future violence and maintain a safer school environment.

Broader Concerns About School Violence

This latest episode adds to the growing anxiety about violence in schools, particularly as cellphone footage makes such incidents more visible. For many parents in Orange County, the viral video underscores what they believe to be a larger discipline and safety issue that has yet to be adequately addressed. With tensions rising and more parents speaking out, the pressure is now on the school district to take stronger action, improve student safety, and restore trust in the school’s ability to protect its students.