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Teen Student Grazed By Bullet Shot Outside Northwest DC School, Police Say (DEVELOPING) Teen Student Grazed By Bullet Shot Outside Northwest DC School, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
Teen Student Grazed By Bullet Shot Outside Northwest DC School, Police Say (Developing) A teen girl was grazed by a bullet while sitting in a Northwest DC high school on Friday morning, police say. Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department responded to Dunbar High School at approximately 10 a.m. on May 3, where there was a reported shooting in the area. According to investigators, "it appears a bullet entered the school and grazed a student" who has minor injuries. They also stressed that there is no active threat inside the school. MPD responded to the sounds of gunshots that occurred outside of Dunbar High School. There is NO active threat inside the school. Offi…
Bomb Threat Clears West Potomac High School (VIDEO) Bomb Threat Clears West Potomac High School (VIDEO)
West Potomac Bomb Threat A bomb threat that cleared a Fairfax County high school turned out to be bogus, police said. West Potomac High School in Belle Haven was evacuated Wednesday morning, April 24 for a threat called in over the phone, police said. Out of an abundance of caution, the students were moved from the school to an alternate location as our EOD conducts a search. The search yielded negative results, police said. Video shared to X shows students sitting outside during the investigation. West Potomac HS in Alexandria, VA evacuated after bomb threat. Video from the scene. @nbcwashington pic.twit…
Patient At DC Psychiatric Hospital Made Bomb Threats Targeting Maryland Schools: Police Patient At DC Psychiatric Hospital Made Bomb Threats Targeting Maryland Schools: Police
Patient At DC Psychiatric Hospital Made Bomb Threats Targeting Maryland Schools: Police A patient at a psychiatric facility in the DC area has been identified as the person responsible for calling in bomb threats that caused chaos for school officials and police in Montgomery County. On Tuesday, April 23, Maryland State Police received multiple calls for bomb threats targeting Montgomery County Public Schools, leading to a busy day for investigators.  As a result of the calls, Wootton High School was put into a shelter and place and Einstein High School administration evacuated its students while police K9 searched the areas. During the investigation, the Montg…
Building Service Manager From DC Caught With Gun On Campus Of Maryland Middle School: Police Building Service Manager From DC Caught With Gun On Campus Of Maryland Middle School: Police
Building Service Manager From DC Caught With Gun On Campus Of Maryland Middle School: Police A District man working at a Maryland middle school is facing charges for bringing a gun on campus, officials say. William Broadus Coleman, 30, a building service manager at Forest Oak Middle School in Montgomery County was arrested on Tuesday for possession of a loaded privately manufactured handgun, according to the Gaithersburg Police Department. Shortly before 12:30 p.m. on April 16, officers were called to the school in the 600 block of Saybrooke Oaks Boulevard, where there were reports of a staff member who was in possession of a firearm. During the investigation, police say that offi…
Teen Killed During Hotel Fight Near Dulles Airport (UPDATE) Teen Killed During Hotel Fight Near Dulles Airport (UPDATE)
Teen Killed During Hotel Fight Near Dulles Airport (Update) Police have released additional details in a fight that turned deadly for one teenager in Fairfax County Wednesday, March 20. Officers responded to the 13000 block of Coppermine Road in McNair, up the road from Dulles Airport, around 3:30 p.m. on reports of shots fired, police said. UPDATE: Major Search Launched For Gunman, 18, In Deadly Shooting Near Dulles Airport On scene of a shooting in Fairfax County, where officers say a teenager was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. 13000 blk Coppermine Rd in McNair, not far from Dulles Airport. Police still searchi…
Teen Arrested With Weapon On School Grounds That Led To Lockdown In Virginia: Police Teen Arrested With Weapon On School Grounds That Led To Lockdown In Virginia: Police
Teen Arrested With Weapon On School Grounds That Led To Lockdown In Virginia: Police An 18-year-old student at an Arlington County high school was arrested after being caught with a gun on school grounds by administrators.  Tashawn Carter was taken into custody on Wednesday afternoon following an investigation into reports of a weapon that was found at the Langston High School Continuation Program, where there was an alarm. Police say that a school administrator located a firearm in Carter's possession, prompting a temporary lockdown while responding officers investigated. The Arlington native was taken into custody without incident and charged with possession of…
Quick-Thinking Teacher Recovers Loaded Gun From Elementary School Student In Alexandria: Police Quick-Thinking Teacher Recovers Loaded Gun From Elementary School Student In Alexandria: Police
Quick-Thinking Teacher Recovers Loaded Gun From Elementary School Student In Alexandria: Police The Alexandria Police Department continues to investigate after an elementary school student was caught bringing a gun to class on Friday. Officers were called to the Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy on March 1 when a teacher heard the child voluntarily mention that he was carrying the weapon inside his backpack. Police say that the student brought the loaded gun into school inside his bag, and voluntarily mentioned it in conversation with their teacher on Friday that they were armed. The teacher immediately took possession of the student's bag, notified school administrators, and the poli…
Bomb Threats Sent To DC Schools Under Investigation: Police (DEVELOPING) Bomb Threats Sent To DC Schools Under Investigation: Police (DEVELOPING)
Bomb Threats Sent To DC Schools Under Investigation: Police (Developing) An investigation in the nation's capital has been launched after several schools received similar bomb threats on Wednesday morning, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Investigators are probing a bomb threat that was emailed to several schools in DC shortly before 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10.  Police say that the department is coordinating with DC public and charter schools to ensure the safety of students and staff. As of 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, officials said that there was no information to corroborate the threats. The origin of the threat is now under investigati…
Guns Found In 2 VA Middle Schoolers' Belongings: Cops Guns Found In 2 VA Middle Schoolers' Belongings: Cops
Guns Found In 2 VA Middle Schoolers' Belongings: Cops Two Virginia middle schoolers are expected to be charged after officials found an unloaded flare gun and a BB gun in their belongings. Acting on a tip that a student was possibly carrying a weapon at Smart's Mill Middle School in Leesburg Tuesday morning, Nov. 14, Loudoun County Public School officials conducted a search, local police said. After consultation with the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, the School Resource Officer is obtaining charges on two juveniles for carrying a concealed weapon as it relates to the possession of the flare gun, police said. The incident remains under inves…
Virginia Middle School Locked Down Due To Written Threat (DEVELOPING) Virginia Middle School Locked Down Due To Written Threat (DEVELOPING)
Virginia Middle School Locked Down Due To Written Threat (Developing) An Arlington middle school has been locked down on Tuesday afternoon. At around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, an alert was issued by the Arlington County Police Department advising that officers are investigating reports of a written threat at Gunston Middle School. Arlington Public School officials placed the building on lockdown while police investigated the threat. .@APSGunston is currently in lockdown due to a threat. Do not come to the school. More information will be provided as it becomes available. — Arlington Public Schools (@APSVirginia) November 14, 2023 The nature of the threat ha…
8 Students OD On Fentanyl Days Apart In Loudoun County: Sheriff 8 Students OD On Fentanyl Days Apart In Loudoun County: Sheriff
8 Students OD On Fentanyl Days Apart In Loudoun County: Sheriff Authorities are investigating a string of overdoses at a Loudoun County high school. New information from the county sheriff's office reveals eight students suffered opioid related overdoses at Park View High School in Sterling, seven of which happened in the last three weeks. Four of the overdoses occurred in the school, three of which required the administration of Narcan, the sheriff's office said. Two of those required CPR by school personnel. All the overdoses appear to involve fentanyl, which is commonly found in the form of a counterfeit 30 mg oxycodone pill that is blue, circular, a…
No Joking Matter: Threat Targeting VA School Deemed Prank No Joking Matter: Threat Targeting VA School Deemed Prank
No Joking Matter: Threat Targeting VA School Deemed Prank There will be an increased police presence at a Virginia high school on Tuesday when students return to class after a recent social media threat was investigated by the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office. Over the weekend, the sheriff’s office was made aware of an online social media threat to a school with the initials “RHS,” which are believed to represent Riverbend High School, officials said. Following “an extensive investigation,” detectives from the sheriff’s office were able to identify the student who posted the threat on social media, and it was ultimately deemed not credible, and was p…
Two Teachers Accused Of Inappropriate Relationships With Students On Same Day In VA: Sheriff Two Teachers Accused Of Inappropriate Relationships With Students On Same Day In VA: Sheriff
Two Teachers Accused Of Inappropriate Relationships With Students On Same Day In VA: Sheriff Two teachers in Virginia are facing charges for alleged inappropriate relationships that they carried on with students in Frederick County. Emily Walker, a PE teacher and basketball coach at Frederick County Middle School, and Matthew Geyer, a teacher’s aide at Sherando High School, have both been arrested following an investigation into separate allegations of reckless behavior, officials announced on Thursday, March 23. The investigation into the pair was launched two weeks ago, when school officials notified Frederick County School Resource Officers about the situation inside each build…
Teen's OD Death Angers High School Community In Virginia Teen's OD Death Angers High School Community In Virginia
Teen's OD Death Angers High School Community In Virginia A Virginia community is up in arms after a student died overnight from an apparent overdose sustained at an Arlington high school earlier this week. Judith Davis, the Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) President during a board meeting identified the teen as Sergio Flores. “Every single one of you knew this day would come. Say his name: Sergio Flores,” she said during a meeting with school officials. “He died. This kid is not going back to his family. The lack of leadership and inaction resulted in what happened Tuesday, and what happened today.” The Arlington County Police Departme…
Threatening Message Found Written At Fairfax City Middle School, Police Say Threatening Message Found Written At Fairfax City Middle School, Police Say
Threatening Message Found Written At Fairfax City Middle School, Police Say There will be an increased police presence at a Fairfax City middle school on Thursday morning after a threatening message was found inside the building. Shortly before noon on Thursday, Feb. 2, the Fairfax City Police Department issued an alert to the community advising that students at Katherine Johnson Middle School on Jermantown Road will be met with an increased police presence throughout the rest of the day to allow officers to investigate. A threatening message was found written inside of Katherine Johnson Middle School. It is unclear how long ago the message was written. Childre…
Safe Passage Worker Killed After Shooting Near DC High School: MPD Safe Passage Worker Killed After Shooting Near DC High School: MPD
Safe Passage Worker Killed After Shooting Near DC High School: MPD The man who was shot in the head in broad daylight in front of a Washington, DC high school has died, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Northwest, DC resident Michael Gaddis, 36, who worked with DC’s Safe Passage Safe Blocks initiative, has been identified by police on Tuesday, Jan. 31 as the man who was shot and killed near Coolidge High School. According to police, shortly before 3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30, officers from the Fourth District were called to the 500 block of Somerset Place in Northwest DC to investigate reports of a shooting. Commander Heraud provides an …
Grown Man Who Brought Gun To HS Altercation In VA Apprehended, Police Say Grown Man Who Brought Gun To HS Altercation In VA Apprehended, Police Say
Grown Man Who Brought Gun To HS Altercation In VA Apprehended, Police Say Authorities in Prince William County arrested a 35-year-old man who was busted with a handgun by officers at a Woodbridge high school as he sought to intervene during a fight. Woodbridge resident Giovanni Alexander London was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 4 by members of the Prince William County Police Department who were called in to investigate an altercation at Freedom High School. According to police, London went to the school after being informed of an incident involving students at the high school. At one point, it is alleged that London entered the school illegally while in possessio…
Apparent Threat Prompts Increased Police Presence At Loudoun County Elementary School Apparent Threat Prompts Increased Police Presence At Loudoun County Elementary School
Apparent Threat Prompts Increased Police Presence At Loudoun County Elementary School An apparent threat prompted an increased police presence at an elementary school in Loudoun County, authorities said. The rumored threat was posted online and directed at the Cool Spring Elementary School on Tavistock Drive SE in Leesburg, police said on Monday, Nov. 7. Police were working with the school district to find the source, but ultimately determined that the threat was not credible. Out of an abundance of caution, police say they will have extra patrols at the school during school hours this week. Anyone aware of suspicious activity is asked to report it to t…
Student Stabbed In Virginia High School Bathroom During Altercation Student Stabbed In Virginia High School Bathroom During Altercation
Student Stabbed In Virginia High School Bathroom During Altercation A student allegedly stabbed and wounded a classmate during a fight at a Virginia high school, school officials said. The altercation took place around 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 inside a bathroom at Mount Vernon High School in Alexandria, Fairfax County Public School officials said. A 15-year-old victim was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to a series of tweets by the Fairfax County Parents Association. Update from MVHS, complete w/ bold typo. pic.twitter.com/5teRR9zuAA — Fairfax County Parents Association (@FFXParentsAssoc) November 2, 2022 An …
New Details Released As Police Investigate Halloween Murder Of 14-Year-Old In DC New Details Released As Police Investigate Halloween Murder Of 14-Year-Old In DC
New Details Released As Police Investigate Halloween Murder Of 14-Year-Old In DC The Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch has released new information regarding the teen who was shot and killed in Southeast DC on Halloween night. Antione Manning, 14, was found with a gunshot wound at approximately 8:40 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31 to the 2600 block of Birney Place, according to investigators on Tuesday, Nov. 1. On Wednesday, Nov. 2, the department released surveillance photos of a vehicle believed to be involved in Manning's murder. Antione ManningInstagram/@trayonwhite DC Police Chief Robert Contee III said that upon arrival, officers found a 14-year-old wi…
Gun On School Property: Armed Road Rage Suspect At Manassas School: Police Gun On School Property: Armed Road Rage Suspect At Manassas School: Police
Gun On School Property: Armed Road Rage Suspect At Manassas School: Police A Woodbridge man was arrested after he brought his firearm onto a Manassas school's property, officials said. At around 7:10 a.m. on Sept. 20, 38-year-old Terry Hart got into a road rage incident with another driver on Aden Road, according to the Prince William County Police Department.  Hart made it clear to the other driver that he was armed, before he pulled into the parking lot of Independence Nontraditional School, police said. The victim called the police as Hart approached him with his air pistol, authorities reported. Hart then drove off, while police and a school officials c…
BREAKING: Fake Active Shooter Report Targets DC High School, Police Say BREAKING: Fake Active Shooter Report Targets DC High School, Police Say
Breaking: Fake Active Shooter Report Targets DC High School, Police Say D.C. police investigated a phony active shooter call at a local high school on Tuesday, Sept. 20, officials said.Sometime before 11:30 a.m., an individual falsely reported an active shooter incident at Roosevelt High School, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Though police were able to quickly determine the report was fake, officers conducted a walk-through of the school to make sure students and faculty remained safe, authorities said. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. 
Man Charged For Threatening To Bomb Stafford Elementary School: Police Man Charged For Threatening To Bomb Stafford Elementary School: Police
Man Charged For Threatening To Bomb Stafford Elementary School: Police The man who was responsible for sending bomb threats to Conway Elementary School in Stafford County, was arrested, police said. On September 7, an unknown source threatened the school over the phone, which sent the school into lockdown, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. Law enforcement investigated the threats and were led to 34-year-old James Hash, who was behind the frightening incident, officials reported. Hash was charged with threats to bomb and attempted act of terrorism, and was held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond, law enforcement said. Comment …
Two Teens In Custody, No Gun Found After Incident At Woodbridge High School Two Teens In Custody, No Gun Found After Incident At Woodbridge High School
Two Teens In Custody, No Gun Found After Incident At Woodbridge High School Two male juveniles were detained in Woodbridge on Monday, September 9, following reports of a gun at a local high school, police reported. Just after 10:30 a.m., police received word that a student had a gun at Freedom High School, and took one individual into custody, according to the Prince William County Police Department. No shots were fired and there were no reported injuries from the incident, officials said. The school day resumed as usual and another suspect was taken into police custody, authorities said. After an extensive search, police were not able to recover a firearm on sch…
Supreme Court Allows Grand Jury Probe In Loudoun County School Sexual Assaults Supreme Court Allows Grand Jury Probe In Loudoun County School Sexual Assaults
Supreme Court Allows Grand Jury Probe In Loudoun County School Sexual Assaults The Supreme Court of Virginia has rejected an attempt by the Loudoun County School Board to shut down a Grand Jury investigation connected to the handling of two sexual assaults, confirms officials.  The court's decision will allow an investigation to continue into the handling of the sexual assaults in the two Loudoun County schools last year, states Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares.  "The Loudoun County School Board has tried to block our Grand Jury investigation on what happened last year in the sexual assaults that made national headlines last year for all the wrong reasons", sa…
Multiple Students Arrested After Bringing Guns To Maryland High School Multiple Students Arrested After Bringing Guns To Maryland High School
Multiple Students Arrested After Bringing Guns To Maryland High School Two teenagers were arrested on the same day after bringing guns to Suitland High School, authorities say. Police first arrived at the high school to serve an arrest warrant for a 16-year-old boy who had been wanted for a District Heights carjacking in late June, officials said. A school resource officer located the student around 11 a.m., Monday, Aug. 29, and found a gun in the teen's waistband, according to Prince George's County police. Several hours later around 2 p.m., officers were alerted that a second teen was potentially armed with a gun, police said. Christopher Harris, 18, was loc…
15-year-old Brought Knife To Woodbridge High School: Police 15-year-old Brought Knife To Woodbridge High School: Police
15-year-old Brought Knife To Woodbridge High School: Police Police arrested a 15-year-old student earlier this month for bringing a knife to school, police said.  Administrators at Freedom High School in Woodbridge called the student resource officer on May 18 after they found the weapon in the student's possession, Prince William County police said.  The student never brandished the knife or threatened to use it. The teen had violated another school policy and administrators found it during their investigation, officials said.  Police arrested the boy on Friday, May 27, and charged him with possession of a weapon on school prop…
Teen Brings Loaded Gun To Dumfries High School: Police Teen Brings Loaded Gun To Dumfries High School: Police
Teen Brings Loaded Gun To Dumfries High School: Police A 15-year-old student was arrested on Thursday, May 19, for bringing a loaded gun and two knives to a Dumfries high school.  Administrators at Potomac Senior High School called Prince William County police after the student showed a gun to a classmate in one of the bathrooms, an incident report said.  The student told the resource officer that he was using the restroom when someone showed him the weapon under the stall.  The resource office confiscated the gun while the teen was still in the bathroom. Police didn't say if it was loaded. Officers found two knives as…