Crime & Safety
E. Ruth Sheldon School Locked Down During Fairfield Police Incident
A police incident near E. Ruth Sheldon Elementary School in Fairfield caused a temporary lockdown at the facility.
FAIRFIELD - Fairfield Police say an incident Wednesday around noon near E Ruth Sheldon Elementary School is now over, and a temporary lockdown at the school has been lifted.
Police say all students and staff are safe.
Woolner Rd at E Ruth Sheldon is now open. All kids and staff are safe and lockdown at school has been lifted. #ffpd via @SgtBeckyB
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— Fairfield, CA Police (@FairfieldPolice) April 20, 2016
Originally, police were asking the public to avoid the area.
Police incident near E Ruth Sheldon Elementary. All students and staff are safe. Avoid the area. Will update soon. #ffpd via @SgtBeckyB
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— Fairfield, CA Police (@FairfieldPolice) April 20, 2016
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