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Middie athlete arrested on new assault charges

Dwayne “DeeJay” Hunter Jr.

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By Staff Report Updated 7:27 PM Monday, May 11, 2009

MIDDLETOWN — A standout Middie athlete is in trouble again after a female classmate accused him of assaulting and holding her against her will inside a hotel room, police said.

Dwayne “DeeJay” Hunter Jr., 18, was arrested at Middletown High School today, May 11, according to police.

Hunter, a member of the MHS track team, is one of the top sprinters in the state.

He was charged with assault and unlawful restraint after a 17-year-old girl said he choked and slammed her against a wall Saturday, May 9, at the Middletown Ramada Inn, according to authorities.

The girl, whom police said had a restraining order against Hunter, was encouraged by friends to tell her mother, who called police today.

The alleged victim is the same female who Hunter was found guilty in juvenile court of assaulting this past summer, according to police.

Hunter is awaiting trial for felonious assault charges stemming from a Jan. 12 shooting in which he allegedly shot a 15-year-old boy in the face with a BB gun. He could receive up to eight years in prison if found guilty of the second-degree felony.

Hunter was in Middletown City Jail today on $7,500 bond and will be arraigned at 9 a.m. in Middletown Municipal Court on Wednesday, May 13, authorities said.

As an athlete, Hunter’s time of 10.5 seconds in the 100-meter dash is the top mark in the Greater Miami Conference. He also is a member of the Middies’ 400 and 800 relays, which both rank No. 1 in the GMC.

The GMC meet is Wednesday and Friday at Fairfield High School.

“The incident is under investigation and appropriate action will be taken,” said Middletown City Schools communication specialist Debbie Alberico.

Alberico said the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act prohibits the district from publicly releasing school disciplinary action when a student is identified.

In general, Alberico said when a student is suspended from school, the student is also prohibited from participating in extra curricular activities.

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hahahahahahahahahahahah well its a done deal now god bless you son and get your self together you know this is a jim crow town

ken
1:00 PM, 11/20/2009

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what the hell is going on shyt let me know with a comment

kevin wright
7:55 AM, 6/12/2009

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the verdict is found not gulity on any charges ******* **** well then let him go

kevin wright
7:53 AM, 6/12/2009

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Why did you profile him stripped? Even Michelle A. had on a cow suit when she was pictured. When they took DJ to jail he had on a "Middie" shirt something like the shirt Mike T. had on when he was arrested when he solicated a prositute. This was your way to humiliate them and you did. However, can't you see that ALL of them need help. We can pray for them and we can pray for them but something needs to be done and soon.

SoSad
11:40 AM, 5/13/2009

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The last time I checked when you pick on someone smaller or weaker that you...YOU'RE A BULLY! Come on parents and teachers we need to step up and stop this. It is NOT OK.... EVER! He is gonna grow up (I hope) and be an adult that adds to the abusive world we live in. For his sake let's start with him and make a change. Whatever it takes! Let's quit blaming the victim! Does he need to kill someone before we do anything?

PC
9:50 AM, 5/13/2009

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