Delaware teen charged with assaulting classmate at Christiana High School

On May 22, an incident occurred at Christiana High School in Newark, Delaware, where an 18-year-old student, Jimar Payne, allegedly assaulted a 15-year-old girl in a school stairwell. The girl reported that Payne approached her, threw her to the ground, and restrained her while engaging in inappropriate behavior. After managing to escape, she informed a school resource officer, prompting an investigation by the Delaware State Police. The investigation took several months, during which authorities gathered evidence and testimonies related to the incident. As a result of their findings, they believed there could be additional victims of Payne's actions. On August 30, Payne voluntarily turned himself in to the police at Troop 2, where he was subsequently charged with second-degree kidnapping, second-degree unlawful sexual contact, and offensive touching. Following his arraignment, Payne was released on a $15,500 unsecured bond. The case has raised concerns within the community about student safety and the potential for similar incidents occurring in schools. The Delaware State Police are continuing their investigation to determine if there are more victims who may have experienced similar assaults. This situation highlights the importance of addressing issues of sexual assault in educational environments and ensuring that students feel safe reporting such incidents. The authorities are committed to taking appropriate actions to protect students and prevent future occurrences of violence in schools.