Arrest made
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Anonymous
Other juvenile's are posted and listed as "juvenile". There are no juvenile's listed for 4/15, however there are several on 4/14. I don't think any are this person because the address are in Germantown. |
Anonymous
| It happened less than 24 hours ago. Give it a day or so. |
Anonymous
| I don't understand why anyone feels the need to comb and scan the county arrest records for this. Feels quite invasive. |
Anonymous
I mean, this kid terrorized an elementary school, frightened kids and parents, and committed arson. I think it's reasonable that the community is curious. |
Anonymous
You know an arrest was made. That seems to be all the information that anyone actually needs. Unless we plan on organizing a lynch mob. |
Anonymous
No, he needs a lot more than that. He might need inpatient care, and/or medication, and/or a different home situation. Maybe none of that would help. None of us know. But I think it’s clear that he didn’t do this for personal gain (like robbing a jewelry store) or for any rational reason (like getting out of a test). He did it because he’s messed up. I live nearby and had told my kids not to go to the park adjacent to the school, even when I thought it was an adult, because I assumed it was a mentally ill person stalking the school. |
Anonymous
In other states and jurisdictions one would not have to comb and scan. It would make the news, photos and all, of the alleged perp(s). This jurisdiction, and much of MD, hides this information from the public. |
Anonymous
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And Elrich says don't spread rumors. https://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Statement_Detail.aspx?id=1664 |
Anonymous
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Do you know the name of the Sandy Hook killer?
The fact that this kid knew the name means that he was into some deeply f'ed up stuff online. |
Anonymous
That press release was before an arrest was made. It’s now known quite a bit about the student and where he is presently. |
Anonymous
I'm older but I've remembered the name Adam Lanza since the day it happened. Helps that he has the same last name as a buddy of mine. |
Anonymous
Right. You're older. He is 16 (which is identified in the press release). He was two when this happened. |
Anonymous
| it’s even less likely he’ll return to Whitman anytime soon. The school can suspend him and recommend a superintendent's expulsion, but the final decision is made by the district after a hearing. If he has a 504 and/or an IEP plan, they must review whether the behavior was related to a disability; that can limit expulsion but still allows placement in another program. Given the severity of the pending felony charges, MCPS will almost certainly place him in an alternative setting or expel him rather than send him back to Whitman. |
Anonymous
If the expel him, where would he go to school? A special MCPS? |
Anonymous
If he’s expelled, the district must still provide schooling, typically through: An alternative education program run by MCPS (separate site, stricter structure) A nonpublic special education or therapeutic placement if there are significant mental health needs In some cases, virtual or home-based instruction on a temporary basis |