HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Ottawa County Sheriff’s officials are on the scene at West Ottawa High School, after receiving reports that someone was possibly seen with a weapon on campus.
Sheriff’s Capt. Jake Sparks indicated police were called to the scene just before 8:30 a.m. Thursday, July 29, 2021. Police put both the North and South buildings on lockdown, while police units made a search of the north building.
Sparks said police investigators verified someone left the school campus and deputies found the suspect nearby.
He was being interviewed at the time of Sparks’ statement to the media. The lockdowns been lifted for both buildings, Sparks said, and there’s no additional threat to the public.
Sheriff’s detectives are working with school administrators on this investigation, which Sparks indicated will determine whether or not any criminal charges will be filed against the suspect.
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