LEXINGTON, NE – Lexington Police Department issued this news release explaining the Lexington Public Schools SECURE lockdown incident Thursday morning.
On May 2, 2024, around 10:20 AM, the Lexington Police Department responded to an incident at the Lexington Schools Central Office involving an agitated male who had been yelling inside the premises. According to reports, the individual caused damage to the front glass door as he departed the building.
The male suspect, initially fleeing in a white Mercedes, was promptly located on foot and taken into custody without further escalation. As a precaution, a nearby elementary school briefly entered a secured status to limit access until the suspect was apprehended. Classes continued without disruption, ensuring safety and normalcy for all staff and students.
The arrested individual, a 41-year-old male from Lexington, faces charges of disturbing the peace and criminal mischief, the latter for causing damage estimated to be under $1500. Additionally, he was found to have an outstanding felony warrant from Lancaster County related to driving under revocation due to a DUI offense.
The Lexington Police Department received assistance from the Dawson County Sheriff’s Department during the incident.
The investigation into the incident remains ongoing, and appropriate actions will be taken in accordance with the law to ensure the safety and security of the community.
Captain Philip Lauby
Lexington Police Department
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LEXINGTON, NE – Lexington Public Schools (LPS) were in lockdown for a short time Thursday morning starting at 10:15 am.
According to an announcement made by LPS to parents, the district was placed in a SECURE lockdown due to a threat to the District Administration Building.
According to Superintendent Dr. John Hakonson, a belligerent male entered the central office Thursday morning. The man didn’t hurt anyone but “shook up the staff and broke a door.” Dr. Hakonson says the whole district went into secure because the man left the central office location in a vehicle.
Lexington Police Department responded and quickly apprehended the subject, a 41-year-old Lexington man. NTV News reports the man was arrested for criminal mischief, disturbing the peace and outstanding warrants.
LPS reported a short time later that the threat was resolved at 10:30 am, and normal routines resumed.
LPS says a SECURE is a precautionary safety measure in which no one is allowed to enter or exit the building, but students and staff continue with their daily routines inside.
