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Former Student Had Replica Weapons On Mattawoman Middle School Campus, Sheriff Says Former Student Had Replica Weapons On Mattawoman Middle School Campus, Sheriff Says
Former Student Had Replica Weapons On Mattawoman Middle School Campus, Sheriff Says A juvenile carrying two replica guns was caught trespassing at a Maryland middle school, leading to criminal charges and disciplinary action, authorities said. The incident happened on Monday, Feb. 3, at around 10:20 a.m., when a minor was spotted walking outside Mattawoman Middle School during class hours, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. School administrators escorted the juvenile to the office, where they provided a false name multiple times.  As staff and a school resource officer attempted to identify them, an administrator searched the minor's backpack and found…

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Elementary Schooler Assaults Teachers, Admins In Charles County, Sheriff Says Elementary Schooler Assaults Teachers, Admins In Charles County, Sheriff Says
Elementary Schooler Assaults Teachers, Admins In Charles County, Sheriff Says A chaotic classroom scene at JP Ryon Elementary School in Waldorf escalated into violence when a young student lashed out at peers and staff, assaulting multiple adults who attempted to intervene. The incident unfolded on before dismissal on Thursday, Jan. 16, when the student initially assaulted another child in the classroom, prompting an intervention that went wrong. A teacher attempting to de-escalate the situation became the next target, a spokesperson from the Charles County Sheriff's Office said. When administrators stepped in to restore order, the violence continued.  On…

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Student Arrested For Threatening Violence At Henry E. Lackey High School, Sheriff Says Student Arrested For Threatening Violence At Henry E. Lackey High School, Sheriff Says
Student Arrested For Threatening Violence At Henry E. Lackey High School, Sheriff Says A teen is facing charges following a potentially scary situation that played out at a Charles County high school on Tuesday, according to the sheriff's office. On Nov. 19, an SRO at Henry E. Lackey High School was advised about a student who was yelling in the hallways that he was going to bring a weapon to school to harm another student. According to officials, the School Resource Officer was able to locate the student in question, contacted their guardians and followed up with a home visit. The student was charged on a juvenile offense report with disruption of school activities. He…

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Student Made Threat Of Violence At Middle School In Charles County, Sheriff Says Student Made Threat Of Violence At Middle School In Charles County, Sheriff Says
Student Made Threat Of Violence At Middle School In Charles County, Sheriff Says A student at a Charles County middle school will avoid any criminal charges due to his age after allegedly making threats of violence, according to the sheriff's office. Last week, an SRO at Milton Somers Middle School in La Plata was tipped off about comments a student made threatening violence toward the building. Investigators say that a home visit was conducted at the student's home, and officers were told that the student does not have access to weapons. Despite the threats and subsequent evaluation, officials said that the student cannot be charged under Maryland law due to their age…

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