On Monday, a security incident occurred at Clarkdale Jerome School in northern Arizona. Police reported that 22-year-old Micah Andrew Hines of Cottonwood entered the school by jumping a fence and hid in a girls' bathroom, where he recorded students and grabbed one. Surveillance footage and public tips helped identify him, and he was arrested after confessing during a police interview, as reported by FOX 10 Phoenix.

Hines initially evaded capture by using public transportation but was later arrested at his home in Cottonwood. A relative identified him from surveillance footage showing a slight limp and contacted authorities. Hines agreed to go to the station for questioning, where he provided details of his actions to the police, as per 12News.

Hines has been charged with multiple offenses, including kidnapping, voyeurism, surreptitious recording, aggravated assault of a minor, trespassing, and interfering with an educational institution. His arrest led to a school meeting where parents requested more transparency during emergencies. "Give the parents at least a little information, and let us help as parents," said William McDougle. Superintendent Matt Schumacher stated that existing policies were followed but that additional security measures would be considered. "There is nothing more important than making sure that when these guys get up here come and walk in that door every day that they feel safe, they feel happy, and they get a world class education," he said. Hines remains in Yavapai County Jail as the investigation continues, as mentioned by 12News.