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FARMINGTON A man from Strong was indicted Thursday in connection with a disturbance at the Strong Elementary School that resulted in it being locked down for an hour on Jan. 7.
Christian Richards
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A Franklin County grand jury indicted Christian A. Richards, 27, on one felony charge of terrorizing and one misdemeanor charge of terrorizing.
An indictment indicates there is enough evidence for a case to proceed to trial.
An investigation by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office revealed that Richards arrived at the school, became agitated with officials, who dialed 911, Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. previously said. The school was locked down.
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STRONG The Strong Elementary School was the scene of an altercation Thursday morning, Jan. 7, that resulted in a call to 911, the school being locked down, and an arrest made.
According to a release from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, at 8:12 a.m., Lt. St. Laurent, Lt. Rackliffe, Det. Stephen Charles, Deputies, Gray & McCormick and Trooper Malcore responded to Strong Elementary School regarding a disturbance there where the school had to fully lock down for one hour.
Investigation revealed that Christian Richards, age 27, of Strong arrived at the school, and became agitated with school officials to the point where officials dialed 911 and placed the school in full lockdown.
Disturbance at Strong Elementary School leads to lockdown, arrest
Christian Richards, 27, of Strong was arrested on two charges of terrorizing.
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STRONG The Strong Elementary School went into full lockdown for one hour Thursday morning after a disturbance resulted in the arrest of a local man.
Christian Richards
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“As the result of an agitated individual at Strong Elementary School this morning and out of extreme caution for students and staff, lockdown protocols were implemented,” Todd Sanders, superintendent of School Administrative District 58, wrote in an email.
An investigation by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office revealed that Christian Richards, 27, of Strong arrived at the school, became agitated with officials, who dialed 911. The school was locked down, according to Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr.
January 7, 2021
The Strong Elementary School went into lockdown this morning (Jan. 7) when a man tried to force his way inside the school.
According to WABI, Christian Richards, 27, of Strong has been charged with terrorizing after he banged on windows and threatened staff members.
The man was reportedly banging on windows and threatening school staff. WABI TV5