Police say some unarmed teens were spray painting or tagging near the elevator when a man approached the teens and an argument ensued. He then asked if he could speak to a lawyer before continuing. He then pushed her into a whiteboard. But Lightcap said the hearing was then abruptly canceled by the District without Coach Millers consent.. Coach Kenneth Miller says he received a v. "I feel left out to dry," said Miller. Contact info . Canadian woman wins Key West conch contest, A 23-year-old was found dead by Georgia hunters in 1989. Investigators said that the victim who had told her friends that she went to do a photoshoot with the teacher and was asked to get undressed, and he took photos of her in provocative positions without her clothes. Video from an officers body cam shows that when he went to the student to confront her, the student was agitated and smacked Millers hand. A school district is responding after a former coach says he was initially terminated for preventing a possible school shooting. Bull Dog This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The district said that schools across the state have reported similar calls on Friday, that appear to be part of a coordinated hoax. NFL suspends Falcons Calvin Ridley indefinitely for betting on games. This is a list of schools which field ice hockey teams in NCAA Division III competition. BLUFF CITY - Kolby Jones' shooting won a pizza and a high school basketball game Friday night at Sullivan East. This story was originally published April 13, 2022, 11:09 AM. Why should I just take a suspension. No weapons, injuries or suspects were found. MATTIE'S CALL: A 9-month-old baby girl was reported missing from the Ellenwood area with a man police say was diagnosed with a mental illness. Fulton County School District suspended the coach for a confrontation with a student accused of bringing a loaded gun to school. "I'm OK with him standing up for those children, " said Kavon Smith Arnold. MATTIE'S CALL: A 9-month-old baby girl was reported missing from the Ellenwood area with a man police say was diagnosed with a mental illness. 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WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta facebook feed(Opens a new window), WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta twitter feed(Opens a new window), WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta instagram feed(Opens a new window), WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta youtube feed(Opens a new window), Reality star Honey Boo Boo was inside speeding Dodge Charger involved in chase with Ga. deputies, Former Ga. asst. She smacked a phone out of Millers hands. It will be updated. [Officer] Cleveland and [AP] Lawson corroborated Millers account that [the student] was the aggressor, was highly agitated, and smacked the phone out of Millers hand, the Personal Investigation Report made on Sept. 13, 2021 said, according to Lightcap. They say they need the public's help and remind the community that anonymous tips could lead to a reward of up to $2,000. 2023 FOX Television Stations, FOX 5 Atlanta obtained video of an Aug. 20 incident. According to a personnel investigation byFulton County School System, the student became belligerent and aggressive. U.S. Tri-Cities High School Athletic Director Kenneth Miller is facing a possible suspension months after locating guns on the East Point campus. After interviewing the student and Whiston, he was arrested. Thats when Miller said he grabbed the girl, fearing for his safety. You just don't understand, " a tearful Cheryll Woodmore pleaded. A former coach at Tri-Cities High School says he was fired after preventing a possible school shooting last August. We saved lives," Miller told FOX 5's Deidra Dukes. On their way to an outdoor pep rally that day, the school officials got notice that students were planning on doing something, Miller told Fox News. Coach Kenneth Miller told Channel 2s Tom Jones that he received a video showing guns on campus at Tri-Cities High School. Joined July 2016. The investigation began Tuesday after the district received a report from a concerned parent. It appears that we have one shooter that shot three [unarmed] teens," says East Point Police Captain Allyn Glover. This story was originally published March 10, 2022, 11:41 AM. This is especially true when guns are involved, Lightcap said in the statement. Miller said he grabbed the girl who had the gun, fearing for his own safety. "Every eyewitness interview witnessed no misconduct from Coach Miller. According to his Facebook page, he is also a pastor at Trinity Baptist Church in Burbank. This story was originally published December 9, 2022, 5:53 PM. A week later, two students got into a scuffle with administrators when they were blocked from threatening another student at lunch. They held a prayer service at a church just a few blocks from the school. I think that this is a good reminder that this could happen at any time based on whats happening across the country, Clem said. The Fulton County Schools superintendent suspended Miller without pay in April. "Teachers are put in a very precarious situation when they have to defend against guns or defend against students who are going to attack them," Miller said. EAST POINT, Ga. - There was a heavy police presence at Tri-Cities High School in East Point Thursday following a threat of violence that was made on social media, and several fights on campus. Rendall finished with 18 . Public school 1,509 Students Grades 9-12. 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Kearney Police responded and immediately confirmed there was no shooting or active threat. EAST POINT, Ga. - Tri-Cities High School Athletic Director Kenneth Miller is facing a possible suspension months after locating guns on the East Point campus. Lightcap wants the termination hearing to continue so Miller can clear his name absent a hearing. A Tri-Cities High School athletic director recorded slamming a student up against a wall. Our Mr. and Miss Tri-Cities for the 2022-2023 School Year! He joined the Tri-City Herald in Dec. 2021 as an Editor/Reporter covering housing and development. Published: Mar. The rescue team said the man was buried up to his neck in soil. Drop the suspension. Driver seen earlier going 111 mph, Exclusive: Tri-Cities judge will avoid jail time after 2nd DUI. The schools security and school resource officers had isolated the student and found the gun on him. Police have finished searching Southridge High School and first responders were cleared at 1:40 p.m. after investigating a report of a weapon inside the school forced a lockdown Friday morning, according to emergency scanner traffic. Jennifer Favors, 38, went into distress while at work at Tri-Cities High . According to officials from the Hawkins County Sheriff's Office, the school went on lockdown around 7:52 a.m. after reports of a possible active shooter inside the high school. A fight on campus Wednesday led to a soft lockdown at the school. According to a personnel investigation report, conducted by Fulton County School System's Internal Affairs Department, eyewitnesses reported the student was belligerent and aggressive. Tri-Cities Athletic Director and Coach Kenneth Miller is fighting his suspension (FOX 5 Atlanta). ), FOX 5 reached out to Fulton County Schools for comment. C. View Full Report Card. It's been five years since a Carroll County man mysteriously disappeared from his home. EAST POINT, Ga. - Tri-Cities High . . For Miller, its about returning to his alma mater now turned job and being with the students he loves. Southern states are more frequently turning to pay-to-use express lanes as a way to address highway congestion without raising taxes. Police investigating, Tacoma owner of four Tri-Cities massage shops and his wife accused of sex trafficking, Tri-Cities event aims to protect children from human trafficking, 2nd set of brothers arrested for 2022 robbery that ended in Kennewick teens murder, Tri-Cities business linked to human trafficking organized crime case, say police, I-82 wrong-way driver kills 2 Grandview children. Police have also begun investigating where the call came from. "And next year, I would receive my contract as a PE teacher instead of athletic director.". These include the transition to clear bookbags, an increased adult presence and additional police presence to relieve student safety concerns during periods that incidents are being investigated.". Parents parked across the street near the hospital waiting for news, and were staging in the sports complex parking lot. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. 5 Saint John's University (10-0, 8-0 MIAC) earned one of the four No. In the letter, the principal announced that the school is exploring steps such as unannounced K-9 dog sweeps and random weapons checks. He was about to graduate. Put him back to work at Tri-Cities High School, Lightcap said. The victims identity has been withhold because she is a juvenile. . His past work can be found in the Tyler Morning Telegraph and other Texas newspapers. Miller's attorney said the district first moved to terminate him and then changed course and is now seeking a 20-day suspension. The Georgia Professional Standards Commission cleared him of wrongdoing, according to his lawyer. FOX5 Kenneth Miller was initially fired, . Take a look, Beloved Tri-Cities restaurant incubator under fire for mismanagement, financial chaos, Leader in Richland school board recall reports death threats. "This is the strongest evidence yet that Coach Miller did nothing wrong, and the Fulton County Schools proposed suspension is completely unwarranted," wrote attorney Allen Lightcap in a statement released Friday. The rescue team said the man was buried up to his neck in soil. Throughout the search for a possible suspect, reports of officers finding students hiding in bathrooms, auxiliary rooms and other places were common. Coach Kenneth Miller told Channel 2s Tom Jones that he received a video showing guns on campus at Tri-Cities High School. Now, the sheriff's office is hoping to reignite the search on this cold case. Apr. But Lightcap said the hearing was then abruptly canceled by the District without Coach Millers consent.. She told investigators it started off routine, but Whiston began gradually making requests for her to pose more provocatively. The woman shared a letter sent home to parents Wednesday night, in which school Principal Dr. Ethel Lett stated that the school was placed on soft lockdown due to an incident in the cafeteria that afternoon. Jan 20, 2021. EAST POINT, Ga. - There was a heavy police presence at Tri-Cities High School in East Point Thursday following a threat of violence that was made on social media, and several fights on campus. Likes. 4 Eastlake at 7:15 p.m. in the WIAA Class 4A girls high school basketball tournament in Tacoma. Richland, WA. The coach said he also located a second gun on campus that day, but it's unclear if the same girl was in possession of the second gun. Shooting School shooting Oklahoma Oklahoma City. Police investigating, Tacoma owner of four Tri-Cities massage shops and his wife accused of sex trafficking, Tri-Cities event aims to protect children from human trafficking, 2nd set of brothers arrested for 2022 robbery that ended in Kennewick teens murder, Tri-Cities business linked to human trafficking organized crime case, say police, I-82 wrong-way driver kills 2 Grandview children. Miller said he shouldnt have been terminated and he doesnt deserve a suspension. 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The victim told investigators that two weeks before spring break, teacher Jeffrey Whiston reminded the class of his offer to have a free private senior style photoshoot with him at his home. The Benton County Sheriffs Office says Whiston invited a 16-year-old student to his home for a her senior-style picture photo session on April 6. The teachers attorney said his client had the right to self defense in this incident. . Woodmore was a junior attending Frank McClarin High School. One parent we spoke to, whose child attends Tri-Cities, asked us not to show her face on camera because she worries for her family's safety. Contact info. SOUTH FULTON COUNTY, Ga. A metro Atlanta community is remembering a beloved school administrator who died suddenly. Tri-Cities High School Athletic Director . Macon restaurant fails health inspection, Little dragon found on uninhabited Australian island is a new species. 2 TEENS DIE IN TRIPLE SHOOTING NEAR EAST POINT FOOTBRIDGE. "I did not come to Georgia to bury my child. Kennewick schools said that the police department received a call about a weapon in a classroom just before noon they began sweeping the building to determine if the threat was credible, according to a social media post from the school district. The rescue team said the man was buried up to his neck in soil. Miller is the recipient of Fulton County Schools- Zone 2 Culture & Climate Champion Award. 153 Following. No one could be reached at the telephone number listed for the church. In the appeal, Lightcap reiterated that Miller did nothing wrong and that he defended himself against a student who attacked him.. A loaded gun was found in the girl's bookbag after the incident. J'Viontay was the oldest of four children. While taking swimsuit photos, the victim said Whiston asked her to go fully nude and she felt she had no choice because the door was blocked and she felt trapped. More About TCHS. But, the attorney added that Fulton Board policies specifically exclude witness testimony when it comes to suspensions versus full terminations. Kennewick, WA. A school district investigative report said a loaded gun was found in that students book bag after the altercation. Miller insists all teachers should have the right to defend themselves. Authorities were looking for a middle-aged white man after the gunfire in Richland. (More police officers were at Tri-Cities High School after threats of violence on Sept. 30, 2021. Updated: Feb 28, 2023 / 09:30 PM CST. Investigators agreed and began to stop the interview, but said Whiston continued to talk about the photos not being fully nude and was reminded that the interview was being stopped to honor his constitutional rights. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. He says he was defending himself. Mr. Whiston was placed on administrative leave Tuesday morning in accordance with standard district procedure and the report was made to law enforcement, said the email. Tri-Cities High School Athletic Director and Coach Kenneth Miller says that he feels betrayed after learning that he is being demoted and transferred to another school. Lightcap wrote in the appeal that the investigation report said all three eye witnesses said they did not witness any misconduct by Miller. Healthy City Schools announced that classes at Mt. Website. He was just 18 years old. He appeared briefly in Benton County District Court on Wednesday, when his bail set at $150,000. Oscar Mendoza, 17, was just returning from lunch as officers pulled in and was told to not return to class. We have to be ready to respond to something like this at anytime.. youtu.be/VOVe_IFLep4 We salute you!. The League is the independent provider of clay target shooting sports as an extracurricular co-ed and adaptive activity for high schools and students in grades 6 through 12. Thats a quote from Fulton County documents," Lightcap said. Two of her beautiful babies were killed in a car wreck.. EAST POINT, Ga. - Families of two teens killed in an East Point triple shooting are devastated and want answers. Investigators questioned Whiston while serving a search warrant at his home, and he reportedly admitted asking to take nude photos of the victim. Jeffrey Whiston, 43, of Pasco, was booked into the Benton County jail on Tuesday . EAST POINT, Ga. - Tri-Cities High School Athletic Director Kenneth Miller has been dealt a devastating blow as the school year draws to a close. Nearby Chinook Middle School and Sage Crest Elementary School were also locked down as a precaution. By JEFF McMURRAY "It appears there was a fight and one side decided to pull out a gun and shoot. After hitting a half-court shot at halftime of the girls game to score a free meal, Jones received a pass from hustling Colin Beason and hit a 3-pointer with one second remaining to lift David Crockett to a 68-67 win against the . Miller said he acted on self defense. He said the schools principal asked him to investigate reports that students had brought guns to campus, the outlet reported. The program is designed for motivated students who possess an interest in the areas of music, visual arts, dance, drama, or television production.