A late-morning lockdown at Glen Haven Elementary in Silver Spring ended with the arrest of a former school employee on Wednesday, after staff reported she trespassed on campus and assaulted employees before trying to run from police.
What Happened
Police were called to Glen Haven Elementary at 11:34 a.m. for reports of an unauthorized person inside the school, according to WMAR-2 News. Officers say the intruder was 27-year-old Nadine Akoko Sefako Dogbo of Gaithersburg, a former Glen Haven employee who allegedly assaulted school staff members before bolting from the building. She was caught after a brief chase and taken into custody, then transported to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit.
School Background and Location
Glen Haven Elementary serves students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade at 10900 Inwood Avenue in Silver Spring. The district lists Tara M. Strain as principal, and the school calendar shows June 17 as a full instructional day, meaning students and staff were on campus when the incident unfolded, according to Montgomery County Public Schools.
Earlier Police Calls at the School
Wednesday's scare follows another security incident at Glen Haven this spring. Montgomery County police summaries reviewed by local outlet The MoCo Show highlight a May 7 case where a suspect reportedly pushed past a teacher during morning drop-off and got inside the school before officers detained the person. Those earlier crime log entries underscore how busy arrival times can create recurring security challenges for campuses, according to The MoCo Show.
Charges and Next Steps
Dogbo now faces multiple charges, including trespassing, two counts of second-degree assault, disrupting the educational process, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct, WMAR-2 News reports. Authorities say she was taken to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit. Court filings related to the case were not immediately available.
For Families
Families looking for official updates are being directed to the Glen Haven Elementary website or the school office, where phone numbers and staff contact details are listed. Montgomery County Public Schools also posts systemwide notices and community messages online when incidents affect broader operations or schedules, according to Montgomery County Public Schools.
