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Sonoma County Sheriff's Office Responds to Threat at Penngrove Elementary, Students and Staff Safe Following Lockdown

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Published on October 14, 2024
Sonoma County Sheriff's Office Responds to Threat at Penngrove Elementary, Students and Staff Safe Following LockdownSource: Sonoma Sheriff

Earlier today, Penngrove Elementary School was placed under lockdown due to a potential threat on campus, triggering emergency procedures and causing concern among parents and the community. The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office quickly responded, securing the premises and ensuring the safety of all students and staff.

According to the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred this morning, and all individuals on campus were accounted for during the lockdown.

In the face of the emergency, the Sheriff's Office established a parent reunification point at the Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District in Penngrove. A further update from the Sheriff's Office advised parents arriving at Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District to reclaim their children, access the site from Old Redwood Highway, and have identification ready, an assurance that ensures children are only released to their rightful guardians.