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School resource officer accused of excessive force on student, authorities investigate

LA Times · May 15, 2026, 7:46 PM

Key takeaways

  • On Tuesday, a school resource deputy was alerted to a fight between two students just off the school campus at 3:47 p.m., said Deirdre Vickers, spokesperson for the sheriff’s office.
  • The sheriff’s office did not confirm the location of the incident.
  • When the Instagram user started recording the video, the student was on the ground with the school resource officer standing above her while holding her hands — three other men were standing around them.

Riverside County Sheriff’s officials are investigating a report of a school resource officer who allegedly used excessive force on a female student while responding to an altercation less than a block away from a Moreno Valley high school campus. (@Crowntownactivity) By Karen Garcia Staff Writer Follow May 15, 2026 12:46 PM PT 3 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.

Riverside County sheriff’s officials are investigating a report of a school resource officer who allegedly used excessive force on a female student while responding to an altercation less than a block away from a Moreno Valley high school campus.

On Tuesday, a school resource deputy was alerted to a fight between two students just off the school campus at 3:47 p.m., said Deirdre Vickers, spokesperson for the sheriff’s office.

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