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Maryland School Shooting: Man Charged Days After Teen Shot In Parking Lot Brawl, Police Say Maryland School Shooting: Man Charged Days After Teen Shot In Parking Lot Brawl, Police Say
Maryland School Shooting: Man Charged Days After Teen Shot In Parking Lot Brawl, Police Say A Silver Spring man has been charged following a fight that broke out on Tuesday, leaving a teen shot at a Maryland high school. Djibia Gombo, 19, is being held behind bars after a gun was discharged during an altercation on Tuesday in the parking lot of Blake High School in the 300 block of Norwood Road in Cloverly. Officers were called shortly before 11:30 a.m. on April 29 to Blake High School in Montgomery County, where the situation unfolded, according to Montgomery County Police. Police say that during the fight, a handgun was discovered after it was reportedly thrown to the ground. T…
Smiling Mugshot Follows Alleged Drunk Outburst Inside Virginia Elementary School: Sheriff Smiling Mugshot Follows Alleged Drunk Outburst Inside Virginia Elementary School: Sheriff
Smiling Mugshot Follows Alleged Drunk Outburst Inside Virginia Elementary School: Sheriff Corene Jones was all smiles for the cameras after an alleged drunk and disorderly tirade inside a Virginia elementary school. The School Resource Officer at Spotswood Elementary School was called in on Friday afternoon to assist with a woman in the front office who was reportedly under the influence and attempting to register a new student. The officer asked Jones, 32, "who was obviously intoxicated," to step out of the front office area, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office, though she then began to struggle. Additional units were called to the school, while staffers and&…
Gunfire Rips Through DC High School During Class — Two Teens Admit Opening Fire, Feds Say Gunfire Rips Through DC High School During Class — Two Teens Admit Opening Fire, Feds Say
Gunfire Rips Through DC High School During Class — Two Teens Admit Opening Fire, Feds Say Gunfire erupted during the school day, and bullets tore into classrooms.  Now, two DC teens have admitted what happened, federal prosecutors say. Two suspects have pleaded guilty after admitting they opened fire on a passing car near a Northwest DC high school, sending bullets into the building and grazing a student inside, federal authorities announced. The shooting happened on Kirby Street NW on Friday, May 3, 2024, just before 10 a.m., while classes were underway at Dunbar High School, according to the US Attorney’s Office. Saki Frost and Azhari Graves, both 19, pleaded guilty…
Maryland Student Drops Loaded Gun In School Stairwell After Bypassing Security: Police Maryland Student Drops Loaded Gun In School Stairwell After Bypassing Security: Police
Maryland Student Drops Loaded Gun In School Stairwell After Bypassing Security: Police A student who pushed past security and left a loaded gun inside Charles Herbert Flowers High School is now facing charges, police in Maryland said on Wednesday. Prince George’s County Police said the incident began at approximately 8:50 a.m. on Nov. 18, when school security told the assigned school resource officer that a student had bypassed security personnel and ran up a set of stairs where he left the gun, according to the department.  The student then fled the school, which went into a lockdown. Patrol officers began canvassing the area. A short time later, officers found the tee…
Two Maryland Teens Busted In Simultaneous Police Raids Following Gun, Drug Probe: Sheriff Two Maryland Teens Busted In Simultaneous Police Raids Following Gun, Drug Probe: Sheriff
Two Maryland Teens Busted In Simultaneous Police Raids Following Gun, Drug Probe: Sheriff Two Maryland teens — one of whom was previously busted with a gun inside Frederick High School last month — are facing multiple weapons offenses following a lengthy investigation, authorities announced. On Monday, Nov. 3, members of the Frederick County Sheriff's Office executed two search warrants simultaneously, leading to the arrests of Benjamin Daniel Orellana Waltemath, 18, and Julius Carter Benjamin, 16, in the Jefferson Place neighborhood. According to investigators, detectives conducted a search of a home in the 5900 block of Jefferson Commons Way, where they seized a rifle, a …
20 Shot, At Least 4 Killed At HS Football Homecoming Gathering In Mississippi 20 Shot, At Least 4 Killed At HS Football Homecoming Gathering In Mississippi
20 Shot, At Least 4 Killed At HS Football Homecoming Gathering In Mississippi A homecoming night in a Mississippi Delta town ended in chaos as gunfire tore through a street gathering, leaving multiple people dead and many more wounded. Around midnight Saturday, Oct. 11, the shooting erupted on Main Street in Leland, a Washington County city of about 4,000 roughly 120 miles northwest of Jackson, the state's capital.  According to ABC affiliate WAPT in Jackson, State Sen. Derrick Simmons said 20 people were shot during a gathering that followed the Leland High School homecoming game Friday night. Four people were killed, and four were airlifted to the University o…
Teen Shot In Virginia, 18-Year-Old Busted On Gun, Weapon Charges, Sheriff Says Teen Shot In Virginia, 18-Year-Old Busted On Gun, Weapon Charges, Sheriff Says
Teen Shot In Virginia, 18-Year-Old Busted On Gun, Weapon Charges, Sheriff Says A Virginia teenager is behind bars after a classmate was shot in Spotsylvania County, officials said. Leysean Anthony Blair, 18, of Spotsylvania County, was arrested Tuesday, Sept. 16, in connection with a shooting that left a 16-year-old boy wounded, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies first responded around 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, to the 10900 block of Taney Drive for reports of a shooting, the sheriff’s office said. When they arrived, they found a 16-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to the stomach. He was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threateni…
Teen Shot, Classmate Arrested After Deputies Recover Gun In Virginia: Sheriff Teen Shot, Classmate Arrested After Deputies Recover Gun In Virginia: Sheriff
Teen Shot, Classmate Arrested After Deputies Recover Gun In Virginia: Sheriff A group of teen students caused chaos in Virginia, leaving one shot and one facing charges. Deputies from the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office say a 16-year-old boy was shot in the stomach around 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, in the 10900 block of Taney Drive.  He was rushed to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Witnesses told deputies two people may have been involved, and officers quickly spotted them on a nearby street, but when they tried to question the teens, things escalated fast. According to the sheriff’s office, one of the teens — a 15-year-old — made “furtive moveme…
BB Gun, Bullet Found In Maryland High School Classroom; Teens Arrested After Lockdown: Police BB Gun, Bullet Found In Maryland High School Classroom; Teens Arrested After Lockdown: Police
BB Gun, Bullet Found In Maryland High School Classroom; Teens Arrested After Lockdown: Police Two 15-year-old students are facing charges after a Maryland high school was placed on lockdown Thursday when officers found a BB gun and a live round of ammunition inside the building, officials said. Montgomery County Police said Northwood High School went into lockdown just after 12:20 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11, when reports came in that a student may have a firearm inside. School administrators and Community Engagement Officers searched a classroom and found two students. On a desk near one of the teens, police said they saw a gun magazine. A search of the students led to the recovery…
‘Active Assailant’ Incident: At Least 2 Students Shot At High School Outside Denver ‘Active Assailant’ Incident: At Least 2 Students Shot At High School Outside Denver
‘Active Assailant’ Incident: At Least 2 Students Shot At High School Outside Denver Two high school students were shot and critically injured during what authorities labeled an “active assailant” incident at a suburban Denver high school. The shooting occurred around 12:40 p.m. local time on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colorado.  The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office issued an alert for an “active assailant” in the area as law enforcement converged on the campus. Officials said at least two students were hospitalized in critical condition. The suspect was also shot during the incident. Additional details about the suspect’s conditi…
Sprinkler Stops Fire At Maryland High School, Students Get Day Off Sprinkler Stops Fire At Maryland High School, Students Get Day Off
Sprinkler Stops Fire At Maryland High School, Students Get Day Off A sprinkler system is being credited with saving a Maryland high school after an electrical fire broke out Tuesday night — but students still got the day off while crews cleaned up, officials said. The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office said the fire happened at Queen Anne’s High School on Ruthsburg Road in Centreville around 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9. The school’s alarm company alerted 911, and a custodian also discovered the blaze after the alarm activation. Investigators said the fire started in a rear first-floor office and was caused by “an unspecified electrical event involving…
Swatting Call Triggers Lockdown At Rockville High School: Police Swatting Call Triggers Lockdown At Rockville High School: Police
Swatting Call Triggers Lockdown At Rockville High School: Police A swatting call was to blame for a temporary high school lockdown in the area on Wednesday afternoon. Reports of a person carrying a firearm near Rockville High School proved to be unfounded on Wednesday, following a multi-agency investigation, though not before the building was locked down as a precaution. Officers from the Montgomery County and Rockville police departments, along with US Park Police, were called to the high school before 2 p.m. on Sept. 3 to investigate the call. @MCPS has placed Rockville High School on lockdown following the report of a person with a firearm near th…
Masked Minor With Toy Gun Sparks School Scare In Southern Maryland, Sheriff Says Masked Minor With Toy Gun Sparks School Scare In Southern Maryland, Sheriff Says
Masked Minor With Toy Gun Sparks School Scare In Southern Maryland, Sheriff Says A juvenile wearing a Nerf mask and carrying a toy gun triggered a school safety scare in Southern Maryland, according to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called to Leonardtown Elementary School at about 3:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2, after a 911 caller reported seeing a masked person possibly carrying a gun near the campus, the sheriff’s office said. When deputies arrived, they immediately secured the school property while administrators initiated safety protocols. An investigation determined the person was a minor who “did not make any threats and appeared unaware of …
New Update: 2 Killed, 17 Injured In Mass Shooting At School In Minneapolis New Update: 2 Killed, 17 Injured In Mass Shooting At School In Minneapolis
New Update: 2 Killed, 17 Injured In Mass Shooting At School In Minneapolis This story has been updated. A suspect is dead, two children were killed and 17 other people and have been injured after an active shooter incident at a Catholic school in Minneapolis. The incident unfolded around 8:30 a.m. local time Wednesday, Aug. 27 at Annunciation Church and School. An all-school mass had just gotten underway when the incident happened, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said, calling the incident an "unthinkable tragedy" at a midday news conference. The two children who were killed, ages 8 and 10, were seated in a pew when they were shot from outside th…
Middle School Librarian Shared Child Porn; Had Box Of Kids’ Items, Costumes: DOJ Middle School Librarian Shared Child Porn; Had Box Of Kids’ Items, Costumes: DOJ
Middle School Librarian Shared Child Porn; Had Box Of Kids’ Items, Costumes: DOJ Federal prosecutors say a Longmeadow Public Schools middle school librarian is facing child pornography charges after a months-long undercover investigation. Scott McGinley, 55, of Holyoke, Massachusetts, is accused of distributing child sexual abuse material in an online group called “Little boyz only.” Authorities say that during conversations with undercover officers posing as fellow users, McGinley allegedly disclosed his sexual preference for “boys age 2-12” and “especially 4-7.' The US Attorney for Massachusetts prosecutors say McGinley told the undercover officer he had “students” wh…
Man Threatened Mass Violence At School Children’s Camp Near Virginia Border: Sheriff Man Threatened Mass Violence At School Children’s Camp Near Virginia Border: Sheriff
Man Threatened Mass Violence At School Children’s Camp Near Virginia Border: Sheriff A man is behind bars after authorities said he threatened mass violence at a children’s camp on Tuesday and then assaulted two deputies trying to arrest him. Benjamin Dewees, 28, of Emmitsburg, made the threats around 10:11 a.m. on July 29 at Emmitsburg Elementary School, where the camp was being held, according to the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office. Children and staff were immediately brought inside the building, which was placed on lockdown for safety precautions, investigators said.  Deputies located Dewees a short time later nearby on West Main Street in Emmitsburg, the sheriff…
VA Ranks Fourth Nationally For School Quality, Safety In New Study: Here's Why VA Ranks Fourth Nationally For School Quality, Safety In New Study: Here's Why
VA Ranks Fourth Nationally For School Quality, Safety In New Study: Here's Why Many public school systems in the Northeast are outperforming the rest of the country in quality and safety, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of States with the Best & Worst School Systems on Monday, July 21. The study ranked every state's public schools based on academic performance, safety, funding, and teacher credentials. Massachusetts ranked No. 1 in the country, earning top scores in both fourth- and eighth-grade math and reading. The Bay State also had the highest share of students scoring a three or better on Advanced Placement (AP) exams and …
Teen Sent Bomb Threat To Student At Virginia High School, Police Say Teen Sent Bomb Threat To Student At Virginia High School, Police Say
Teen Sent Bomb Threat To Student At Virginia High School, Police Say A teenage student is facing consequences after allegedly texting a bomb threat to another student regarding a Virginia high school, police said. In late May, a School Resource Officer assigned to Forest Park High School in Woodbridge was called to investigate a reported bomb threat, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Police say the investigation determined that the student, a 15-year-old boy, “sent a threat of potential violence over text message to another student.” Officers identified the teen and determined there was no credible threat to other students, faculty, …
Attempted Abduction Near Virginia Bus Stop Foiled By Quick-Thinking Kid: Police Attempted Abduction Near Virginia Bus Stop Foiled By Quick-Thinking Kid: Police
Attempted Abduction Near Virginia Bus Stop Foiled By Quick-Thinking Kid: Police A fast-acting child is being credited with stopping a potential abduction near a Virginia bus stop after running to a trusted adult, who helped lead police straight to the suspect, authorities said. The attempted abduction happened around 8:48 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, near Wadsworth Court and Little River Turnpike in Annandale, according to Fairfax County Police. Police say Hugo Perez Soliz, 45, pulled up in a black Subaru and tried to persuade the child to get into his vehicle while the child was waiting for the school bus. Instead, the child ran to a trusted adult nearby who took a photo of…
Virginia Cafeteria Worker Grabbed Student's Neck At Elementary School: Police Virginia Cafeteria Worker Grabbed Student's Neck At Elementary School: Police
Virginia Cafeteria Worker Grabbed Student's Neck At Elementary School: Police A cafeteria worker in Northern Virginia is facing a criminal charge after allegedly grabbing an 11-year-old student by the neck inside a school cafeteria, police said. Debra Nickens, 69, of Dumfries, is charged with assault and battery following the reported incident at Triangle Elementary School on Lions Field Road in Prince William County, according to police. Officers responded to the school around 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, to investigate an alleged incident that reportedly took place a day earlier,. Investigators say they determined that Nickens grabbed the neck of the boy while …
Virginia Elementary School Custodian Slapped 8-Year-Old In Cafeteria: Police Virginia Elementary School Custodian Slapped 8-Year-Old In Cafeteria: Police
Virginia Elementary School Custodian Slapped 8-Year-Old In Cafeteria: Police A Virginia elementary school custodian is facing charges after allegedly smacking an 8-year-old student in the cafeteria, according to Prince William County Police. Miguel Ismael Gonzales Carmona, 76, is accused of slapping the back of the boy’s head during a brief encounter at Henderson Elementary School in Dumfries on Friday, May 16.  The two reportedly separated after the incident, and the child told school staff what happened on Monday, May 19, police said.  No serious injuries were reported. Following the investigation, Carmona, a Dumfries resident, was arrested that same d…
Florida Man Left Loaded Gun In Car—9-Year-Old Took It To Area Elementary School, Sheriff Says Florida Man Left Loaded Gun In Car—9-Year-Old Took It To Area Elementary School, Sheriff Says
Florida Man Left Loaded Gun In Car—9-Year-Old Took It To Area Elementary School, Sheriff Says A Florida man who left his loaded gun in a car before a 9-year-old brought it to school — where it later discharged inside a Maryland classroom — is now facing charges, police announced. Phillip McRay Bright, 68, of Crestview, Florida, has been charged in connection with the April 10 firearm incident at Billingsley Elementary School in Waldorf, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators say the 9-year-old student accidentally fired the gun inside a classroom after stashing it in his backpack days earlier.  No one was injured, but the incident sparked a lockdown an…
School Officials Warn Parents About ‘Dangerous’ Viral USB Challenge School Officials Warn Parents About ‘Dangerous’ Viral USB Challenge
School Officials Warn Parents About ‘Dangerous’ Viral USB Challenge School officials in the region are sounding the alarm after a disturbing social media trend has reportedly reached students — one that could cause fires, chemical exposure, or even explosions. Harford County Public Schools issued a warning to families on Thursday, May 8, after learning that some students may be trying a viral online challenge that involves sticking metal objects like paperclips or pencil lead into the USB ports of school-issued laptops. “This action can cause toxic chemical release if the battery is compromised, explosions, and more,” officials said in a message sent to all…
Virginia Teen Secretly Filmed Girls, Inappropriately Touched Classmate At School: Police Virginia Teen Secretly Filmed Girls, Inappropriately Touched Classmate At School: Police
Virginia Teen Secretly Filmed Girls, Inappropriately Touched Classmate At School: Police A Virginia high school student is facing serious charges after authorities say he secretly recorded female classmates and inappropriately touched one during the school day. On Tuesday, April 29, a 17-year-old from Woodbridge was arrested after a School Resource Officer’s investigation at C.D. Hylton High School in Prince William County, police announced. The officer was first notified on April 22 that a student had been filming others without their consent inside the school, located on Spriggs Road in Woodbridge. According to the Prince William County Police Department, the probe found tha…
Woman Threatened To Bomb Virginia Middle School During Office Meltdown: Police Woman Threatened To Bomb Virginia Middle School During Office Meltdown: Police
Woman Threatened To Bomb Virginia Middle School During Office Meltdown: Police A woman is facing charges after allegedly threatening to bomb a Virginia middle school during a heated argument in the front office, police said. Officers with the Prince William County Police Department said the fiery incident happened at around 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23 at Potomac Middle School, on Panther Pride Drive in Dumfries. The school’s resource officer was alerted after a woman, later identified as Candice Sherrell Logan, 35, of Woodbridge, got into a verbal altercation with school staff that escalated inside the main office. During the encounter, Logan allegedly threatened to …
Maryland Woman Called In Bomb Threat To Virginia Elementary School, Police Say Maryland Woman Called In Bomb Threat To Virginia Elementary School, Police Say
Maryland Woman Called In Bomb Threat To Virginia Elementary School, Police Say A Maryland woman is at large after allegedly calling in a bomb threat to a Northern Virginia elementary school, triggering a police investigation and arrest warrant, officials said. The Prince William County Police Department says officers responded just before 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2, to Covington-Harper Elementary School in Dumfries after receiving a report of a phone threat. The caller — later identified as 32-year-old Nidera Fortune of Fairmont, Maryland — allegedly called in a bomb threat to the building, prompting school officials to contact police. Investigators quickly determ…
School Shutdown In Virginia After Missing Teen Trespasses, Flees: Police School Shutdown In Virginia After Missing Teen Trespasses, Flees: Police
School Shutdown In Virginia After Missing Teen Trespasses, Flees: Police  A 16-year-old from Fairfax County triggered school closures in Fredericksburg after he was spotted trespassing on school grounds and fled from police, authorities say. Fasihullah Safar was seen at James Monroe High School on Wednesday, March 19, according to the Fredericksburg Police Department. A School Resource Officer approached him, but Safar ran and disappeared before officers could locate him. Officials say the missing teen’s mental state raises “potential safety and security concerns,” prompting Fredericksburg City Public Schools to cancel classes on Friday, March 21, out of “a…
Swastikas Discovered At Virginia Schools In Separate Vandalism Cases, Police Say Swastikas Discovered At Virginia Schools In Separate Vandalism Cases, Police Say
Swastikas Discovered At Virginia Schools In Separate Vandalism Cases, Police Say Police in Prince William County are investigating multiple incidents of vandalism involving swastikas and other offensive drawings at two local schools, authorities announced. The latest act of vandalism was reported on Wednesday, March 19, at Ronald Reagan Middle School in Haymarket, marking the second incident in the building in less than a week, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Investigators say a school resource officer was notified around 7:57 a.m. that a swastika and derogatory language had been drawn on a bathroom stall. A similar act of vandalism was reporte…
Gun-Toting Men Brought Weapon To Elementary School In Fairfax County: Police Gun-Toting Men Brought Weapon To Elementary School In Fairfax County: Police
Gun-Toting Men Brought Weapon To Elementary School In Fairfax County: Police Two Virginia men were arrested after brandishing a handgun on elementary school property in Hybla Valley, sending students into a panic before fleeing the scene, police said. Officers responded to Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School around 2:53 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, after multiple students reported seeing two men on school grounds, with one of them flashing a gun, according to Fairfax County Police. By the time officers arrived, the suspects had already taken off, but police worked with school officials to secure the building and ensure a safe dismissal, authorities said. A search of…
Gunfire Reported At Middle School In Virginia: Sheriff Investigating Gunfire Reported At Middle School In Virginia: Sheriff Investigating
Gunfire Reported At Middle School In Virginia: Sheriff Investigating Gunfire rang out on the campus of Stone Hill Middle School in Ashburn, prompting an active investigation by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office (LCSO), officials said on Tuesday. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, according to an LCSO spokesperson. Deputies remained at the scene on Tuesday, Feb. 25, to continue the investigation, though authorities assured the public there is no ongoing threat. “At this time, we believe the incident is isolated to the parties involved and there is no ongoing threat to the community,” the LCSO said. Anyone who was in the area on Sun…
Student Brought Gun To Edison High School In Fairfax County: Police Student Brought Gun To Edison High School In Fairfax County: Police
Student Brought Gun To Edison High School In Fairfax County: Police Quick thinking by a Fairfax County student and rapid response from officers helped avert a potential incident at Edison High School, authorities said. Shortly after school started on Thursday, Feb. 20, a student notified the school resource officer (SRO) about a classmate who might have a firearm on campus, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. The SRO immediately called for backup, and officers located a 16-year-old student in possession of the weapon. "No one was injured," police said. "Officers will remain on the property to ensure safety in the area." The teen was arreste…