Morgan County authorities explain 911 call that impacted local middle school

BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — A 911 call at a Morgan County School Friday was due to a domestic incident, according to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Department.

A department news release said Sheriff K.C. Bohrer, two deputies and a state police trooper responded and a man was arrested.

Bohrer said there was no danger to any student or school related to the incident.

A post from Morgan County Schools said there was a suspicious person in the roadway at Warm Springs Middle School during dismissal.

The middle school was placed on code red and there was a delay in dismissal as well as a traffic disruption.

The announcement from Morgan County Schools said the safety of students is a top priority and they appreciate everyone’s patience while the situation was handled.





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