Wyola, Montana School Principal Arrested For Child Endangerment

Information Courtesy: KTVQ-TV

A Wyola, Montana School official has been arrested and faces multiple charges in the midst of a weeklong school shutdown.

A Crow Tribal prosecutor confirmed Monday (October 16th) that Kenneth Deputee, the Wyola School principal, was arrested over the weekend by BIA officers.

Deputee was scheduled to appear in Crow Tribal Court at 1 p.m. Monday on 87 criminal counts of child endangerment, the prosecutor said.

The arrest follows a turbulent period in the small town on the Crow Reservation that began in early October when conflict erupted between parents and school officials.

Parents claimed that teachers and administrators had engaged in abusive conduct toward students.

School activities were canceled during the first week in October, and classes have been canceled since Oct. 8 without explanation from school officials.

This is a developing story.

Check back for updates.

Information Courtesy: KTVQ-TV