One person was arrested following an incident Friday that resulted in an exterior lockdown of Moniteau High School in northern Butler County.
William Russell, 36, who is apparently homeless, is facing multiple charges and remains in the Butler County Prison.
Russell is accused of driving a vehicle onto the grounds of the school on Friday morning, and then leaving school property and parking the vehicle across the street.
State police were called to investigate, and reportedly found Russell asleep with the vehicle running. Inside the vehicle, officers allegedly found alcohol and three guns. Russell was arrested and charged with possessing weapons on school property and DUI.
Authorities have not released details regarding why Russell was parked so closely to the school.
The incident prompted district officials to place Moniteau High School on an exterior lockdown, which means no one was permitted in or out of the building.
The district says students were never evacuated and state police did not enter or investigate anything within the high school.
In a letter to parents, Moniteau Superintendent Sean Arney thanked his staff, officers, students, administrators and the state police.
“This was a disruption to our day; however, everyone acted in a calm and professional manner. We take every precaution to implement our safety and security plan seriously. The safety and security of our students and staff are our most important priority,” he said.
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