Crime & Safety
Johnston Police: High School Went On Lockdown Wednesday
Three juveniles were arrested after a student made a remark that " was concerning" to school officials. There was no danger, police said.
JOHNSTON, RI—Police went to Johnston High on Wednesday morning and arrested three juveniles. According to Deputy Chief Joseph P. Razza, the school called officers around 11:40a.m. after putting the building into lockdown. The reason was a remark which the student made.
Police described the remark as "a comment that was concerning to school administrators." Officers assessed the situation and determined the school was safe.
"At no time was there a real concern for the safety or wellbeing of the faculty or student body of Johnston High School," police said. No additional information is available now. The names of the juveniles are not being released because they are underage.
Find out what's happening in Johnstonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Image via Shutterstock
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
