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crime-and-courts5 days ago•5 min saved

Portland teen charged with domestic terrorism after cafeteria chemical mix

A 15-year-old student at Benson Polytechnic High School in Portland faces 19 criminal charges, including domestic terrorism and attempted murder, after mixing chemicals in the school cafeteria on September 8. The incident released toxic hydrogen sulfide gas, critically injuring the teen and requiring medical care for at least seven others. Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez is seeking to move the case from juvenile to adult court, citing the severity of the threat and prior evidence of the teen’s interest in explosives. While the defense team denies the allegations and notes the teen is receiving inpatient mental health treatment, prosecutors have linked the case to the violent online network '764,' which the FBI says targets children through social media and gaming platforms.

via Fox News|

#crime-and-courts #domestic-terrorism #juvenile-justice

crime-and-justice5 days ago•29 min saved

Portland DA seeks adult trial for teen charged with domestic terrorism after school chemical attack

A 15-year-old student at Benson Polytechnic High School in Portland faces 19 criminal charges, including domestic terrorism and attempted murder, after mixing chemicals in the school cafeteria on September 8. The incident released toxic hydrogen sulfide gas, critically injuring the teen and requiring medical attention for seven others. Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez has announced plans to move the case from juvenile to adult court, citing the severity of the threat. Investigators found prior evidence of the teen’s interest in explosives and violence, while his defense team denies the allegations and notes he is currently in a mental health facility.

via New York Post|

#chemical-incident #crime-and-justice #domestic-terrorism

crime-and-public-safety7 days ago

Eden Prairie Homecoming Disrupted by Targeted Shooting Linked to Gang Activity

A shooting at Eden Prairie High School’s homecoming game on Friday night left two non-students injured. Police confirmed the incident was targeted and linked to Somali gang activity. The game was postponed to Monday, and the homecoming dance was canceled. No arrests have been made as of Saturday.

via 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS|

#crime-and-public-safety #eden-prairie #gang-violence

crime10 days ago

Suspect arrested after shooting outside Omaha's Burke High School

A 17-year-old student was shot outside Burke High School in Omaha, Nebraska, on Wednesday morning. Police arrested a second 17-year-old suspect at the scene. The victim sustained a non-life-threatening arm injury and was transported to a local hospital. The incident was described as an isolated altercation between two students, and the school returned to normal operations after a brief secure status.

via KETV|

#burke-high-school #crime #nebraska

local-news14 days ago•5 min saved

Billings teen critically injured in school-zone crash sparks demand for faster safety upgrades

A 13-year-old boy in Billings, Montana, is fighting for his life after being struck by a vehicle near Will James Middle School, prompting local officials and residents to demand accelerated traffic safety improvements in school zones.

via KTVQ|

#billings #community-response #infrastructure

local-news15 days ago

Community mourns 10-year-old and teacher who died in Iowa field trip tragedy

Hundreds gathered in Iowa City to honor 10-year-old Ahmed Osman and teacher Hannah Jorgensen, who died during a field trip at Lake Macbride. While authorities confirmed the deaths, the family and community emphasized the teacher's heroic attempt to save the boy. The school district has suspended outdoor field trips and is providing counseling, as the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office continues its investigation.

via kcrg.com|

#community-vigil #education #iowa-city

us-and-world15 days ago•1 min saved

Iowa Field Trip Ends in Tragedy as Teacher and Student Die in Coralville Reservoir

A fifth-grade teacher and her student died during a field trip to the MacBride Nature Recreation Area in Iowa. Hannah Jorgensen, 24, and Ahmed Osman, 10, were found in the Coralville Reservoir on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. The Johnson County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances, while the Iowa City Community School District has deployed counselors for the affected community.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#borlaug-elementary #iowa #johnson-county-sheriff

us-news1 month ago•24 min saved

Virginia Elementary Evacuated as Police Sweep After Shooting Report

Police evacuated Westwood Hills Elementary in Waynesboro, Virginia, after reports of a shooting. Authorities including the ATF responded, one adult was injured, and all students and staff were accounted for and reunified at a nearby church. Nearby Waynesboro schools were placed on lockdown as a precaution, and by about 11:05 a.m. officials said the scene was contained and the district could return to normal operations.

via New York Post|

#evacuation #school-safety #shooting

local1 month ago•6 min saved

Crossing guards return to Fairfax high schools after student crash; federal court blocks Virginia ICE limits

Fairfax County brought back crossing guards at several high schools after a 16-year-old was struck near South Lakes High School, highlighting ongoing safety concerns and renewed calls to restore funding that had been cut from high schools; the driver remained at the scene and was cited for failing to stop before entering a highway. A guard, Anne Rodriguez, returned to her post, and officials say the incident underscores the importance of traffic and pedestrian safety measures. Separately, a federal judge blocked Virginia from enforcing new restrictions on local ICE agreements, allowing existing 287(g) partnerships to continue while litigation proceeds.

via WTOP News|

#crossing-guards #fairfax-county #immigration-enforcement

education1 month ago•5 min saved

Omaha schools curb police use of electric-shock gloves; Bellevue keeps them

Omaha Public Schools asked school resource officers to stop using electric-shock gloves on students, a policy change Bellevue police will not follow as they continue carrying the devices; other area districts have not yet decided. The gloves cost about $66,000 for 40 units and have been used sparingly in recent years, sparking criticism from students and parents who say the tool is unsafe in schools.

via The Guardian|

#bellevue-police #education #omaha-police

education1 month ago•129 min saved

Omaha district calls for halt to police electric shock gloves in schools

At a crowded Omaha school-board meeting, residents urged officials to end police use of electric shock gloves; the district signaled it would opt out, while officers say they will continue using other tools. The gloves were involved in two incidents in 2025–26 and cost about $66,000 for 40 units. Critics cite safety and disability concerns, while supporters argue they’re a safer, less-lethal option. Bellevue police reportedly still use the gloves; Omaha Public Schools is Nebraska’s largest district with long-standing ties to law enforcement.

via AP News|

#community-response #education #electrical-gloves

education1 month ago•6 min saved

Bellevue SROs Keep GLOVEs as OPS Pushes for Ban

Bellevue Police will keep SROs at Bryan Middle and Bryan High carrying G.L.O.V.E. shock gloves after declining OPS’s request to ban them; OPS had asked districts to remove the gloves, citing safety concerns, while Bellevue argues the tool is safe and de-escalating. OPD had already agreed to stop carrying GLOVEs in OPS schools, and other area districts are evaluating the tool.

via WOWT|

#bellevue-police #education #gloves

education1 month ago•3 min saved

OPS Bans Shock Gloves for SROs Amid Parental Pushback

Omaha Public Schools has asked Mayor John Ewing and the Omaha Police Department to bar school resource officers from carrying shock gloves on school property, calling the devices counterproductive to safety and relationships with students. The OPD will honor the request and discontinue use in schools but will maintain other equipment. Mayor Ewing supported opting out, noting it was the least impactful option among tools. The move followed protests by parents and students at a board meeting and comes as some metro districts had been using shock gloves, though others say they have not deployed them yet.

via KETV|

#education #omaha-public-schools #policy-change

us-news1 month ago•24 min saved

Snake found in high school football helmet during Arkansas practice

An Arkansas high school football player practiced for about an hour with a two-foot venomous cottonmouth snake tucked inside the helmet; coaches discovered the snake during a helmet inspection, secured the helmet, and animal services relocated the reptile, underscoring safety concerns about snakes finding dark, protected spaces in schools.

via New York Post|

#arkansas #high-school-football #maumelle

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

US schools test pepper-spraying drones to augment active shooter response

Several U.S. schools are piloting pepper-spraying drones from Campus Guardian Angel to supplement active shooter response, featuring remote operation, two-way audio, the ability to breach entry points, sirens, pepper-launchers, and even kinetic options; pilots are planned in Georgia, Florida, and Colorado, but critics say prevention should be the focus rather than reactive tactics.

via The Guardian|

#drones-in-schools #education-technology #pepper-spraying-drones