14-year-old Arlington student arrested after splashing bleach on other kids, cops say
A 14-year-old student was arrested after splashing bleach on peers inside a school bus in Arlington, leaving several hospitalized for eye irritation on Wednesday, May 21, police said.
Arlington police officers responded to 2100 S. Cooper St. regarding the incident that occurred on a bus about 8 a.m.
One of the students had thrown a water bottle, which contained a substance that initially was unidentified, at multiple students, police said.
Police said four students were taken to a hospital to be treated for eye irritation. A fifth student refused care from EMS, the Arlington Fire Department told school officials.
The student who threw the bottle initially told police that the concoction was water, mustard and sand. After further investigation and testing, the substance was revealed to contain bleach as well, police said.
The student is expected to face a charge of aggravated assault, police said.
The bus stopped about a mile south of Arlington High School, but none of the students involved attend AHS, school district officials said.
The bus was en route to another campus from Arlington High, which serves as a transportation hub for students who attend other schools, according to Arlington ISD.
“The issue is being addressed appropriately to address safety and discipline of our students and staff,” Arlington ISD said in an email. “No such behavior will be tolerated.”
The other students on the bus were taken to their campus to continue the learning day as planned, Arlington ISD said.
This story was originally published May 21, 2025 at 12:05 PM.