Waconia HS Friday Lockdown Student In Custody Over ‘Inappropriate Video’

WACONIA, MN. (THECOUNT) — Waconia High School is currently under lockdown while deputies are investigating a potential school threat involving a student and an “inappropriate video” posted on social media, according to the Carver County Sheriff’s Office.

Multiple deputies are on scene at Waconia High School after a student was taken into custody over a “see something, say something,” report of an inappropriate video posted to social media. The nature of the video was not provided by officials as of Friday.

According to a school message sent out system wide, a parent reported school staff about an alarming video posted on social media by a student.

“The system worked,” read a statement from Waconia Public Schools Superintendent Pat Devine. “When people see something, we need them to say something and that’s what happened here. Due to the swiftness of everyone’s actions, at no time during this situation were students in imminent danger. We are very thankful for our parents, staff and the local authorities, for working together to ensure the safety of all students,” reports FOX9.

Authorities approached the student at Waconia High School Friday morning and deputies took the student into custody before school started.

According to a statement from Principal Mark Fredericksen only one student was involved and no weapons were found on school property.

“No one was threatened and Waconia schools were not even mentioned,” read a statement from Fredericksen. “Steps were taken to intervene with the student who posted the video.”

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Geo quick facts: Waconia, a city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The city’s population was 10,697 at the 2010 census and an estimated 12,369 in 2018. Located in the central belt of the state, Waconia attracts visitors year-round for the renowned fishing on nearby Lake Waconia – Wikipedia.