Search for malicious wounding suspect leads to ‘soft lockdowns’ at A.S. Rhodes and 15th St. Diversified Minds location

Early Morning on August 23, 2022, the A.S. Rhodes Elementary School and Diversified Minds was placed on soft lockdown while the Warren County Sheriff’s Office tracked an individual who had fled on foot and was wanted out of a neighboring jurisdiction. The white male, wearing blue shorts and a white tank top, was last seen running near A.S. Rhodes near Kesler Road. Out of an abundance of caution for student and staff safety, A.S. Rhodes Elementary was placed on lockdown due to the proximity and nature of the incident.

The Warren County Sheriff’s Office secured a perimeter to enable Master Deputy Matthew Griffith and his canine partner Gator to successfully track and locate the wanted individual. Warren County Sheriff’s Office was able to detain the subject without further incident. The subject was transported to RSW Regional Jail, where a warrant for malicious wounding was issued and served on the 44-year-old man.

The Warren County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank all cooperating authorities. Sheriff Mark Butler applauds the school staff and the School Board for their dedication and cooperation.

Any information pertaining to the alleged suspect should be referred to the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office at 540 662-6168.