District officials have found a custodian responsible for the racist graffiti found last week at Francis Howell High School, according to an email sent to families on Wednesday.

The investigation happened in partnership with the St. Charles County Police Department, the email states.

The custodian was immediately placed on leave, arrested and charged with Harassment Motivated by Discrimination and Property Damage, according to Interim Superintendent Mark Delaney.

“I want to express my apologies for this incident and the effect it has had on students, fellow employees at Francis Howell High School, and the broader Francis Howell community,” Delaney wrote in the email. “All students and staff deserve to feel safe and welcome at school.”

According to a probable cause statement filed b

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