(Ames, Iowa) – Officials with the Ames Police Department, Thursday, said additional charges were filed in connection with a fight last month at the Ames Middle School. As previously reported, on February 26, 2024, at approximately 8:46 am, Ames Public Safety Communication – 911 Center received a call from the Ames Middle School regarding a fight in the cafeteria. It was reported juveniles were fighting with each other and adults on scene. Officers arrived on scene and separated the involved parties.

Ames Police have continued the investigation and additional juvenile referrals for disorderly conduct and simple assault were issued. In addition, 34-year-old Shontell A. Jenkins, of Ames, was charged with Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, a simple misdemeanor.