Broward County School Administrator Arrested, Reassigned Following Off-Campus Incident

Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 30, 2026 — A school administrator in Broward County has been arrested and subsequently reassigned from his position at Orange Brook Elementary School. Marc Horowitz was taken into custody on Sunday, according to reports. The arrest stems from an off-campus incident that has led to multiple charges being filed against him.

Horowitz is facing charges that include robbery without a firearm or weapon, and touch or strike. The specific details of the incident leading to these charges were not immediately available, nor was the exact location of the off-campus event specified. The Broward County Sheriff’s Office is involved in the investigation.

Following his arrest, Horowitz has been reassigned from his duties at Orange Brook Elementary School. The school district’s policy regarding administrators facing criminal charges typically involves administrative leave or reassignment pending the outcome of the legal proceedings. The duration of this reassignment and any further actions by the school district are not yet clear.

The charges of robbery without a firearm or weapon indicate an alleged taking of property from another person through force or threat of force, but without the involvement of a gun or other specific weapon. The ‘touch or strike’ charge typically relates to an assault involving physical contact.

Officials have not released further information regarding the timeline of events leading up to Sunday’s arrest or the nature of the off-campus incident. The case is expected to proceed through the legal system. The contractor’s name, if applicable to the incident, was not provided. The specific dates and times surrounding the incident beyond Sunday’s arrest are not yet public.

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