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Students Cited For Assault, Battery By Mob For Fight That Led To Lockdown At VA School: Sheriff
Staff members were assaulted and several students are facing discpline after a wild day at a Stafford County High School that could have further consequences moving forward. All hands were on deck on Monday morning at Brooke Point High School on Courthouse Road, when a large fight broke out, prompting a rapid response from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, which was called in due to the number of students involved. A spokesperson for the agency said that deputies and school staff were able to separate the warring parties, though the incident "would spark numerous disturbances throughout…
Police & Fire
911 Hangup Call Brings Large Police Presence To Fairfax High School
A large police presence was reported at Fairfax High School Tuesday, June 6 due to a 911 hangup call, police said. The incident was reported just before 1:10 p.m. The school was reportedly placed on lockdown, but lifted around 2 p.m. when no active threat was found, police said. Students were commenting photos of themselves during the lockdown on the Fairfax County PD's tweet announcing the incident. Lion Run and Blenheim Boulevard in front of the high school were closed. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Police & Fire
Stafford Pool Shooting: Here's What We Know After Two Teens Shot During Midday Struggle
Teen-on-teen violence in Stafford County led to a 15-year-old being airlifted to the hospital after being shot in the back at the Park Ridge Community Pool, police say. Two 17-year-olds are facing charges following a violent incident that played out shortly after 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 6 at the pool, leaving two teens with gunshot wounds. Upon arrival at the pool, deputies found the 15-year-old boy with a gunshot to his back. He was treated at the scene and medevaced to an area hospital for treatment of what were described as “serious, but non-life-threatening” injuries. With an assist…
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Virginia Middle School Placed On Lockdown To Investigate 'Written Threat' (
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An Arlington middle school was placed into a temporary lockdown on Friday afternoon as the police investigated a reported “written threat” that was discovered. At approximately 1 p.m. on Friday, March 10, a spokesperson from Arlington Public Schools advised that Gunston Middle School had been placed in lockdown due to the undisclosed threat that was reported. APS Alert: @APSGunston is currently in Lockdown. Check email for more information. Do not come to the school. — Arlington Public Schools (@APSVirginia) March 10, 2023 Police were called to the building to investigate the threat, …
Schools
Wakefield HS Locked Down Due To Possible Trespasser: Arlington Police (
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Wakefield High School has been placed into lockdown due to a report of a possible trespasser, according to police. The Arlington County Police Department was called to the school at approximately 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2 to investigate the incident. The school was placed on lockdown and there is expected to be a continued police presence in the area throughout the day as police investigate. Related story - Threatening Message Found Written At Katherine Johnson Middle School, Police Say No injuries were reported as of 1:40 p.m. on Thursday afternoon as the investigation continued. …
Police & Fire
Report Of Gunshots Prompts Lockdown At Northwest DC High School
A report of gunshots prompted a lockdown at a Northwest DC high school on Friday, Nov. 18, authorities said. The DC Police Department responded to Jackson-Reed High School, formerly named Woodrow Wilson High School, on Chesapeake Street after receiving a report of suspects in two vehicles exchanging gunfire, they said on Twitter around 3 p.m. Prelim info for sounds of gunshots in the 3900 block of Chesapeake St, NW-suspects in 2 vehicles exchanged gunfire. There is no active threat at this time. Ongoing investigating. School was placed on lockdown for precautionary measures. Media Stagi…
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Lockdown Lifted At Virginia Middle School Following Search For Wanted Suspect (
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A lockdown has been lifted at a Virginia elementary school after police searched for a wanted suspect in the area. Shortly after 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12, an alert was issued by the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office as deputies searched for a suspect that ran from police in England Run near Lyons Boulevard, according to police. The search for the perp led to a precautionary partial lockdown at the T. Benton Gayle Middle School, police said, as they continued their attempts to locate the man, who was only described as a “Black male with afro-style hair.” After a brief search, a spok…
Police & Fire
Lockdown
: Culpeper School Receives Threats, Area Schools Take Precaution: Police
Eastern View High School in Culpeper is in lockdown after receiving threats on Monday, September 19, police said. Sometime before 1:30 p.m., officials announced that the high school, along with other Culpeper public schools, were locking down, according to the Culpeper Police Department. Police said they do not believe there is any real threat to the high school or other schools in the area. Families of Eastern View High School students can meet up at the Sports Complex during this time, authorities said.
Police & Fire
Fireworks Mistaken For Gunshots Puts Arlington School In Lockdown: Police
Washington-Liberty High School was place on lockdown when fireworks were mistaken for gunshots Tuesday, July 19, authorities said. Officers arrived at the school at around 7:50 a.m. and found evidence of fireworks that were set off, Arlington County Police reported. Police said no injuries were reported and no weapons were found, but the school will remain in lockdown until officers search the entire building. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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