A crossing guard was assaulted Monday afternoon in Darby Borough at the busy intersection of South 6th and Walnut streets, according to borough police. The attack happened at about 3:50 p.m., and authorities have not released the crossing guard's identity or the extent of their injuries. Officers are still searching for the person responsible and are asking the public to step up with any information. The scene sits on a stretch used daily by students and neighbors heading to and from school.
What police say
According to NBC10 Philadelphia, the Darby Borough Police Department wrote on social media that “a crossing guard, who works daily to keep our children and neighbors safe, was assaulted at this location.” Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has useful information to email [email protected]. So far, officers have not publicly identified a suspect or released details about whether a weapon was involved.
How this fits locally
The assault lands in a borough that has already seen its share of crossing-guard controversy. As reported in the Penn Wood crossing guard case last year, a different guard was charged in an unrelated matter. That earlier case put a spotlight on oversight and hiring for people who work near schools, and local leaders and parents have said they expect quick, transparent follow-up whenever something happens at school crossings.
How to help
Darby Borough police have asked anyone with information to email [email protected], according to NBC10. The borough's contact page lists the Darby Borough Police non-emergency number as (610) 586-1100 for tips or additional follow-up; in emergencies residents should call 911. Police say tips — including dash-cam or phone video — can be crucial to identifying the person responsible and keeping neighborhood crossings safe.
