Carbon County District Attorney Michael Greek addressed an alleged hazing incident at Lehighton Area Middle School, noting that it is still under investigation by Lehighton Borough Police.

Lehighton Area School District solicitor Eric Filer detailed a conversation he had with Greek on Wednesday.

“He called to say he was aware of the incident and the petition from the public for his office to perform an investigation,” Filer said. “The district attorney’s office does not perform investigations, but he has been in constant contact with Lehighton police.”

Social media reports have described the incident as a sexual assault involving a broomstick, but neither district officials nor police have gone into detail on the matter.

“DA Greek informed me that when the investigation is closed, if charges need to be brought, the appropriate charges will be filed,” Filer said. “Because it involves minors, however, he said the information would be sealed and never publicly available.”

Superintendent Jonathan Cleaver said immediately after the administration was notified, Lehighton School Police were contacted, along with the Lehighton Borough Police.

“The district considers any concerning allegation regarding students or staff with the utmost seriousness,” he said earlier this month, “and will complete a thorough investigation within the guidelines of the policy and procedures. The district continues to make every effort to assure all students and staff have a safe and healthy learning environment.”

Pressed on the issue by parents at Monday night’s meeting, Cleaver said the district is legally prohibited from addressing an individual student’s punishment for a particular incident.

“There are a lot of protected rights for children,” he said. “Even if your child is bullied or a victim, we can’t discuss with you the punishment for the other child or children involved.”