GREAT BEND- Law enforcement authorities in Barton County have completed an investigation of an alleged assault of a student on a Great Bend School activities bus.

During a Wednesday morning news conference, Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellendir said, “The investigation supported evidence that the crimes of aggravated criminal sodomy, battery and criminal restraint occurred.”

The investigation involved a 15-year-old victim and a 17-year-old suspect, according to Bellendir.

Both are Great Bend High School Students. “Because they are juveniles, we will not disclose any names,” he said.

Investigators determined the crime occurred on Northeast 30 Road in Barton County between 8:30 and 8:50p.m. on February 3.

The case was given to the Barton County Attorney on Monday to determine if charges will be filed.

“The County Attorney may require additional investigation,” said Bellendir.

On February 20, a 15-year-old boy came to Salina with a parent to report the sexual assault that allegedly took place on a school bus after it left Salina on February 3, following a swim meet at Salina South High School, according to Sheriff’s Captain Roger Soldan.

Salina officials determined the incident took place in Barton County.

This incident occurred before a freshman swimmer reported being assaulted by upperclassmen on the swim team on February 6, while coming back from a meet in Manhattan.

That assault is alleged to have occurred in Ellsworth County.

The Ellsworth County Attorney has not made a decision in that case.