Crime
Video: 1 person in custody after shooting threat at Southwind High School
The school building is closed to the public, but parents can pick up their children.
Southwind High School was placed on lockdown on Wednesday morning after receiving threats, according to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO).
Multiple schools in the area have reported similar lockdown measures in response to threats made on social media.
The SCSO received a concerning call about 7:20 AM, prompting the immediate lockdown of Southwind High School.
Social media posts shared by parents and students revealed a threat involving a firearm and the intention to shoot up the school.
Deputies are actively investigating the incident.
Craigmont High School also implemented a lockdown after a separate shooting threat was made on social media.
The school building is closed to the public, but parents can pick up their children.
Germantown Police said on social media, “We are aware of the threat and current lockdown at Germantown High School. Officers are working with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Homeland Security to determine the legitimacy of the threat. We have large contingent of personnel at the school and we will remain on-site out of an abundance of caution. In addition to Germantown High School, we have deployed additional officers to schools throughout Germantown for the remainder of the day.”
Germantown Police confirmed the threat and lockdown at Germantown High School, stating that they are working with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Homeland Security to investigate its legitimacy.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) sent an email to parents informing them of the threats and urging them to avoid going to their child’s school. The district stated that they are monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates as needed.
While specific details about the threats are limited, the district’s response indicates the seriousness of the situation and the precautionary measures being taken to ensure student safety.
Crime
14-Year-Old Middleton High School Student Carson Chrapkowski Dies After Bicycle Crash, Driver Alyssa Anderson Arrested
MIDDLETON, Idaho โ A 14-year-old Middleton High School student has died after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle near the high school Friday night, according to the Middleton Police Department.
The teenager was transported by Life Flight to St. Lukeโs Boise following the crash but died from his injuries early Saturday morning.
Middleton police said the crash involved a vehicle and a bicyclist near Middleton High School. The 14-year-old suffered critical injuries and was flown to a Boise hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Police announced Saturday morning that the young bicyclist had succumbed to his injuries.
The teen was identified in the information provided for this report as Carson Chrapkowski, a Middleton High School student. However, the police departmentโs public statement did not release the teenagerโs name.
Police arrested 41-year-old Alyssa Louise Anderson in connection with the crash. Anderson was booked into the Canyon County Jail.
According to police, Anderson is facing charges of vehicular manslaughter, aggravated DUI and leaving the scene of an injury accident.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the collision or the specific allegations supporting the DUI charge.
The crash remains under investigation by the Middleton Police Department and Idaho State Police. Investigators have not released further information about the sequence of events or whether additional charges could be filed.
Police said they are continuing to work to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.
The Middleton Police Department expressed condolences to the teenagerโs parents, family, friends, classmates and others affected by his death as the community mourns the loss of a young student.