October 3, 2024 9:20 a.m. 

An Elkton High School student was arrested following a school-initiated lockdown on Wednesday afternoon.

A Douglas County Sheriff’s Office report said just before 1:40 p.m. dispatched received a call from the school’s principal who said they had taken the action because there was a student on campus with a firearm. Lieutenant Brad O’Dell said at the time of the call, the student’s whereabouts were unknown.

O’Dell said multiple deputies, along with Sutherlin Police Department and Oregon State Police responded to the scene in the 700 block of River Drive. While responding, the school called back to indicate they believed the student was no longer on the campus. Other schools in the area were placed on lockdown until the student could be located.

O’Dell said deputies eventually located the student in the area of Azalea Drive in Elkton. A backpack was recovered, and a Glock replica BB pistol was located inside.

The student, a 17-year-old male, was taken into custody and transported to the Douglas County Juvenile Detention Center. He was charged with first-degree disorderly conduct, two counts of menacing and for a probation violation.

O’Dell said that DCSO is continuing its investigation, working closely with school officials and agency partners.