2 Students Arrested Following Lockdown At Montgomery County High School

ROCKVILLE, MD — Two students were arrested Thursday following a lockdown at Northwood High School in Rockville, authorities said.

According to Montgomery County police, officers were called to the school located in the 11200 block of Old Georgetown Road shortly after 11 a.m. Thursday for reports of a gun on campus. During that time, Montgomery County Public Schools placed Northwood High School on lockdown.

When officers arrived, they determined the weapon seen was a toy. The lockdown was lifted, and no arrests were made.

Around 12:20 p.m., while officers were still on school grounds, police received a second report of a possible gun inside the building. The school was once again placed on lockdown as officers investigated.

According to police, school administrators and community engagement officers located two students were located in a room inside the building. A gun magazine was found on a desk near one of the students, police said.

During a search, officers also recovered a BB gun from one student and found a live 9mm round in the pocket of the other.

One student is charged with possession of a dangerous weapon on school grounds, police said. Both are charged with disruption of school operations. Both students were taken to the 2nd District station and released to their guardians.