Arrest at HS

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:When my kid was at Westfield two years ago, a student was murdered off campus and the killer was still at large, the police didn't know who they were looking for. Westfield sent out a generic email that night about a student who had passed away--it sounded like they died of illness--. The next morning, at drop off, there were police everywhere all over the school building and they were pulling kids out of class and interviewing them. Not a peep to the parents that a *murderer with a gun was at large*.

That’s like what happened at Herndon High last month. Not great.

Everything is hush hush in FCPS. It's concerning as a parent.

No school system comments on an on-going police investigation.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:When my kid was at Westfield two years ago, a student was murdered off campus and the killer was still at large, the police didn't know who they were looking for. Westfield sent out a generic email that night about a student who had passed away--it sounded like they died of illness--. The next morning, at drop off, there were police everywhere all over the school building and they were pulling kids out of class and interviewing them. Not a peep to the parents that a *murderer with a gun was at large*.

A principal can't make a statement purporting to know it was a murder if the police haven't officially said that, and given that it was within 24 hours of the incident the police almost definitely didn't officially determine that. Someone was shot and killed, they didn't know who did it, to include if a current or former student was a suspect.

If the police had made an arrest you would have heard that, and since they didn't it is OBVIOUS that the (later to be determined) murderer was at large. This is obvious, geez. If the principal emails saying "We think it is a current student" then doesn't that obviously make it more likely that the suspect will hide??


Congrats on making it about you.

Yeah, stop making it about your kids just because a murderer was likely on the loose and in their school.

Nobody takes you seriously when you pretend like murder is no big deal. Like, when did the FCPS supporters start believing that we can’t discuss murder because it is inconvenient for the school system? It’s the epitome of dumb, yet here you are.

No one said they can't discuss murder, what was stated and is logical and LEGAL is they can't step into the position of FCPD. But you morons can't figure that out so you make it about you. You think you deserve to know information from a source that legally, ethically and logically can't provide and make yourself the VICTIM. It's so stupid.

Parents are morons and stupid for trying to keep their kids safe? Very hot take 💩

Stating again, because a very specific type of person can't figure this out - FCPS isn't going to make statements that have to come from FCPD. FCPS can't state, until FCPD says it, that someone was murdered. If there's going to be police on campus to make an arrest or do something else for the purposes of solving the crime then FCPS isn't going to state that ahead of time, because doing so would enable the murderer.

This specific type of parent is a moron for not realizing they want things that HELP the murderer. It's because you're overtly ego-centric and can't figure out what's best for solving the crime.

FCPS can’t say that a person died of stab wounds or in a drive-by? FCPS can’t say that no one has been arrested, and that the investigation is ongoing?

You’re a silly person peddling lies in the name of defending the indefensible. Just stop digging.

You want information that the FCPD provides. Go seek it from the FCPD. It's available.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Because the kid is a minor and has a right to privacy. If your child was impacted you would have been alerted. Its not your business to know every "bad" thing that every kid at your child's school does.

but then why do we get email blasts when a kid makes a stupid joke that is deemed politically incorrect?

Are you from FCPS?

They don't send out emails for what you just described.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Because the kid is a minor and has a right to privacy. If your child was impacted you would have been alerted. Its not your business to know every "bad" thing that every kid at your child's school does.

but then why do we get email blasts when a kid makes a stupid joke that is deemed politically incorrect?

Omg. The school should have sent some info about the arrest. But please cut it with minimizing what was probably very racist comments, not just “politically correct”. Do better.

No. FCPS consistently sends schoolwide emails for any incident involving racist or hate speech — and to be clear, no one here is saying that racism is acceptable. Parents should be informed when those incidents occur.

The issue is that FCPS uses “privacy” as the justification for not communicating about many other serious problems in schools: bullying, violence, drug use, vaping, repeated disruptions, and safety concerns. Those incidents directly impact student well-being and school climate, yet parents hear nothing.

You can’t claim “privacy” when it’s convenient, and then abandon that same standard when an incident involves hate speech. Either privacy matters, or transparency matters — but right now FCPS is picking and choosing, and parents are left in the dark about issues that absolutely warrant communication and accountability.

The point is not to minimize racist incidents. The point is that FCPS should address all serious issues with the same level of urgency and transparency, instead of hiding behind “privacy” only when it suits them.

Why does your school have so many racist issues?

I have had kids at FCPS middle and high schools for over 12 years straight and we have never received emails about racist/antisemitic inciddnts like swasticas.

It sounds like your school has a racism issue based onnwhat kids are learning at home or online.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:This is a minor. They aren’t going to release information about the minor’s arrest.

But they do when a minor says racist stuff or posts something on instagram that might be interpreted as antisemitic

Sounds like a school specific issue of racist antisemitic behsvior problems.

Perhaps you should advocate for bringing in a holocaust survivor for a school wide assembly, or a school field trip to the holocaust museum.

Education always helps when kids are learning from outside of school to embrace antisemitic and racist behaviors.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If my kid is posting or saying anything that "might be" anti-semitic, then I have completely failed as a parent and as a human being.

This!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My son didn’t know for sure, but he thinks there was a student arrested for stealing shoes.

Is it related to this attack near the high school after a football game?

They used a gun to rob the kid of his shoes and clothing.

https://wjla.com/news/local/fairfax-teens-juveniles-robbery-high-school-children-assault-robbery-virgina-street-stores-school-city-police-stores-shoplifting-crime-spree-escorted-campus-weapon-pictures

[Anonymous]

what was the description of the teen

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When my kid was at Westfield two years ago, a student was murdered off campus and the killer was still at large, the police didn't know who they were looking for. Westfield sent out a generic email that night about a student who had passed away--it sounded like they died of illness--. The next morning, at drop off, there were police everywhere all over the school building and they were pulling kids out of class and interviewing them. Not a peep to the parents that a *murderer with a gun was at large*.

A principal can't make a statement purporting to know it was a murder if the police haven't officially said that, and given that it was within 24 hours of the incident the police almost definitely didn't officially determine that. Someone was shot and killed, they didn't know who did it, to include if a current or former student was a suspect.

If the police had made an arrest you would have heard that, and since they didn't it is OBVIOUS that the (later to be determined) murderer was at large. This is obvious, geez. If the principal emails saying "We think it is a current student" then doesn't that obviously make it more likely that the suspect will hide??


Congrats on making it about you.

Yeah, stop making it about your kids just because a murderer was likely on the loose and in their school.

Nobody takes you seriously when you pretend like murder is no big deal. Like, when did the FCPS supporters start believing that we can’t discuss murder because it is inconvenient for the school system? It’s the epitome of dumb, yet here you are.

No one said they can't discuss murder, what was stated and is logical and LEGAL is they can't step into the position of FCPD. But you morons can't figure that out so you make it about you. You think you deserve to know information from a source that legally, ethically and logically can't provide and make yourself the VICTIM. It's so stupid.

Parents are morons and stupid for trying to keep their kids safe? Very hot take 💩

Stating again, because a very specific type of person can't figure this out - FCPS isn't going to make statements that have to come from FCPD. FCPS can't state, until FCPD says it, that someone was murdered. If there's going to be police on campus to make an arrest or do something else for the purposes of solving the crime then FCPS isn't going to state that ahead of time, because doing so would enable the murderer.

This specific type of parent is a moron for not realizing they want things that HELP the murderer. It's because you're overtly ego-centric and can't figure out what's best for solving the crime.

FCPS can’t say that a person died of stab wounds or in a drive-by? FCPS can’t say that no one has been arrested, and that the investigation is ongoing?

You’re a silly person peddling lies in the name of defending the indefensible. Just stop digging.

You want information that the FCPD provides. Go seek it from the FCPD. It's available.

We want our kids to be safe. They are required to be at school, and the school should keep them safe while there. That FCPS thinks differently is vile.

[Anonymous]

Not sure what the arrest of the student was about but confirmed an admin at Woodson is currently not at school because he had some sort of altercation with another adult. I hope he gets fired.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When my kid was at Westfield two years ago, a student was murdered off campus and the killer was still at large, the police didn't know who they were looking for. Westfield sent out a generic email that night about a student who had passed away--it sounded like they died of illness--. The next morning, at drop off, there were police everywhere all over the school building and they were pulling kids out of class and interviewing them. Not a peep to the parents that a *murderer with a gun was at large*.

A principal can't make a statement purporting to know it was a murder if the police haven't officially said that, and given that it was within 24 hours of the incident the police almost definitely didn't officially determine that. Someone was shot and killed, they didn't know who did it, to include if a current or former student was a suspect.

If the police had made an arrest you would have heard that, and since they didn't it is OBVIOUS that the (later to be determined) murderer was at large. This is obvious, geez. If the principal emails saying "We think it is a current student" then doesn't that obviously make it more likely that the suspect will hide??


Congrats on making it about you.

Yeah, stop making it about your kids just because a murderer was likely on the loose and in their school.

Nobody takes you seriously when you pretend like murder is no big deal. Like, when did the FCPS supporters start believing that we can’t discuss murder because it is inconvenient for the school system? It’s the epitome of dumb, yet here you are.

No one said they can't discuss murder, what was stated and is logical and LEGAL is they can't step into the position of FCPD. But you morons can't figure that out so you make it about you. You think you deserve to know information from a source that legally, ethically and logically can't provide and make yourself the VICTIM. It's so stupid.

Parents are morons and stupid for trying to keep their kids safe? Very hot take 💩

Stating again, because a very specific type of person can't figure this out - FCPS isn't going to make statements that have to come from FCPD. FCPS can't state, until FCPD says it, that someone was murdered. If there's going to be police on campus to make an arrest or do something else for the purposes of solving the crime then FCPS isn't going to state that ahead of time, because doing so would enable the murderer.

This specific type of parent is a moron for not realizing they want things that HELP the murderer. It's because you're overtly ego-centric and can't figure out what's best for solving the crime.

FCPS can’t say that a person died of stab wounds or in a drive-by? FCPS can’t say that no one has been arrested, and that the investigation is ongoing?

You’re a silly person peddling lies in the name of defending the indefensible. Just stop digging.

You want information that the FCPD provides. Go seek it from the FCPD. It's available.

We want our kids to be safe. They are required to be at school, and the school should keep them safe while there. That FCPS thinks differently is vile.

Just because there was a weapons incident or a gun at school or threats to shoot student(s) does not mean you, as the parent, have any right whatsoever to the situation at your child’s school, ok?

You parents are the worst! You all need to sit down, shut up, and let the school system handle this.

- FCPS employee

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Because the kid is a minor and has a right to privacy. If your child was impacted you would have been alerted. Its not your business to know every "bad" thing that every kid at your child's school does.

No one wants the arrest report or the kid's name. But it damn well impacts my kids if the police show up on campus and arrest a student in front of others. Giving parents a heads up is the right thing to do so they can explain and support the feelings, probably of fear, that come with that.

No absolutely no

MYOB

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Because the kid is a minor and has a right to privacy. If your child was impacted you would have been alerted. Its not your business to know every "bad" thing that every kid at your child's school does.

No one wants the arrest report or the kid's name. But it damn well impacts my kids if the police show up on campus and arrest a student in front of others. Giving parents a heads up is the right thing to do so they can explain and support the feelings, probably of fear, that come with that.

No absolutely no

MYOB

Curiosity is strong among all of us posting. That is a normal reaction. However, it does not mean you have a need to know.
I was a teacher, I cannot tell you how many times parents would try to get information about other kids--basically, phishing.
No professional in a school should share information that is private.

As for the arrest--if it was. It could be any number of things. And, it could, or could not involve other students. If it does not involve your child, it likely is private and cannot be shared. If your child is in danger, they would tell you.

But, of course it is normal to be curious. I'd like to know, as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Because the kid is a minor and has a right to privacy. If your child was impacted you would have been alerted. Its not your business to know every "bad" thing that every kid at your child's school does.

No one wants the arrest report or the kid's name. But it damn well impacts my kids if the police show up on campus and arrest a student in front of others. Giving parents a heads up is the right thing to do so they can explain and support the feelings, probably of fear, that come with that.

No absolutely no

MYOB

Curiosity is strong among all of us posting. That is a normal reaction. However, it does not mean you have a need to know.
I was a teacher, I cannot tell you how many times parents would try to get information about other kids--basically, phishing.
No professional in a school should share information that is private.

As for the arrest--if it was. It could be any number of things. And, it could, or could not involve other students. If it does not involve your child, it likely is private and cannot be shared. If your child is in danger, they would tell you.

But, of course it is normal to be curious. I'd like to know, as well.

Public safety exception in ongoing investigations is a thing. There is a reason why they evacuate a building in the middle of an active threat even though it may taint evidence.

Any of the PP who claim FCPS can’t tell you anything, obviously doesn’t know the law or understand law enforcement, and is just carrying fcps’s water as we often see on DCUM.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Because the kid is a minor and has a right to privacy. If your child was impacted you would have been alerted. Its not your business to know every "bad" thing that every kid at your child's school does.

No one wants the arrest report or the kid's name. But it damn well impacts my kids if the police show up on campus and arrest a student in front of others. Giving parents a heads up is the right thing to do so they can explain and support the feelings, probably of fear, that come with that.

No absolutely no

MYOB

Curiosity is strong among all of us posting. That is a normal reaction. However, it does not mean you have a need to know.
I was a teacher, I cannot tell you how many times parents would try to get information about other kids--basically, phishing.
No professional in a school should share information that is private.

As for the arrest--if it was. It could be any number of things. And, it could, or could not involve other students. If it does not involve your child, it likely is private and cannot be shared. If your child is in danger, they would tell you.

But, of course it is normal to be curious. I'd like to know, as well.

Public safety exception in ongoing investigations is a thing. There is a reason why they evacuate a building in the middle of an active threat even though it may taint evidence.

Any of the PP who claim FCPS can’t tell you anything, obviously doesn’t know the law or understand law enforcement, and is just carrying fcps’s water as we often see on DCUM.

You are assuming that it is an issue of public safety. It very well may not be.