By Walt Glines – Editor
Morgan Hill
– Whether an 18-year-old Live Oak High senior will face a
misdemeanor charge of battery is up to the Santa Clara County
District Attorney’s office.
The Morgan Hill Police Department report was turned over Friday
for review to Frank Carrubba, supervising attorney in the DA’s
South Valley office.
By Walt Glines – Editor
Morgan Hill – Whether an 18-year-old Live Oak High senior will face a misdemeanor charge of battery is up to the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s office.
The Morgan Hill Police Department report was turned over Friday for review to Frank Carrubba, supervising attorney in the DA’s South Valley office.
Carrubba said a decision will be made early next week.
Christopher Smith, 18, of Morgan Hill, was cited and released Oct. 20 on suspicion of one misdemeanor count of batter after he tossed a rubber ball at a Sheriff deputy. Ron Breuss was dressed as the Grim Reaper as part of the high school’s “Every 15 Minutes” program aimed at convincing students of the dangers of drinking and driving.
Police Chief Bruce Cumming is clear on his stance.
“I wished it would have been handled differently,” Cumming said Thursday evening. Cumming said Friday it was “highly unlikely charges would be filed. I’ve felt that way from the beginning.”
Sheriff Smith described Breuss – a Live Oak grad – as “a great deputy” who has been a school resource officer. She said he regularly volunteers for the “Every 15 Minutes” program.
Smith said he thought the Grim Reaper was actually coach Glen Webb, who he knows well.
“If I had to do it all over again, I never would have thrown the ball,” Smith said Tuesday. “As soon as he asked who threw the ball I stood up. I apologized.”
