Arrest after armed-looking person reported at Haviland Middle School
Police identified and arrested a man who crossed Haviland Middle School grounds while students were returning from lunch and was found wearing a bulletproof vest and carrying a hunting knife and loaded rifle magazines; no firearm was found. He underwent psychiatric evaluation, a temporary extreme-risk protection order was issued, and the district is reviewing security and notification procedures. Investigators still seek witnesses, while motive and final charges remain unresolved; no students or staff were harmed.
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Updated Oct 8, 2026