Tragedy sparks review of area school safety measures
In the wake of a Sandy Hook shooting, Lawrence County officials and school leaders, including New Castle Area Superintendent George Gabriel, discuss tightening security. The district notes recent incidents and reflects on enhanced safety controls amid calls for greater protection of students and staff.
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Lawrence County
Adam Lanza
Sandy Hook
Newtown
Conn
George Gabriel
New Castle Area
Mass Shooting at Connecticut Grade School Leaves 28 Dead
In Newtown Connecticut a man killed his mother then opened fire inside an elementary school where she taught, killing 26 more including 20 children. The gunman committed suicide as police arrived. the massacre is the nation’s second deadliest school shooting. President Obama voiced grief and resolve.
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Shannon Hicks
Newtown Bee
Connecticut
Sandy Hook
Newtown
Conn
Man
Mother
Virginia Tech
South Side raid nets crack cocaine and guns
Lawrence County drug task force seized crack cocaine marijuana and two assault rifles from a Long Avenue house. Bo Allan Williams Jr. 26 of 13 Stein brink Place was arrested around 6 15 am and charged with multiple drug and weapon counts. He was arraigned before District Judge David Rishel and jailed on 25000 bond. Police described the entry as high risk with the owner-occupant armed.
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Lawrence County
Williams
David Rishel
New Castle
Joshua Lamancusa
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