An internal investigation found Miller's conduct was unprofessional, in violation of Fulton County School Board policy. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Coach Kenneth Miller told Channel 2s Tom Jones that he received a video showing guns on campus at Tri-Cities High School. Jeffrey Whiston, 43, of Pasco, was booked into the Benton County jail on Tuesday night on investigation of sexual exploitation of a minor. Tri-Cities High School Athletic Director . Why should I just take a suspension. FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - Fulton County School System handed a coach seen in a video grabbing a student who allegedly had a gun a 20-day unpaid suspension. Coach Miller is the reason these guns were found.. During the shoot, the teen allegedly was asked to pose in sexually suggestive and revealing positions, a news release from the departments reads. The 55-52 quarterfinal victory means Kamiakin advanced to take on No. Everyone went home safe. He then asked if he could speak to a lawyer before continuing. "I feel left out to dry," said Miller. Authorities were looking for a middle-aged white man after the gunfire in Richland. Carpenter, Bennett claim Louisville Slugger/Wilson NFCA Division III weekly honors Sherrill, Bertuccio capture final 2022 Louisville Slugger/Wilson DI weekly . "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. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. He joined the Tri-City Herald in Dec. 2021 as an Editor/Reporter covering housing and development. "I go to school each day just to build the relationship and cultivate it with the kids. 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.". 2575 Harris Street, East Point, GA 30344. 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. "And next year, I would receive my contract as a PE teacher instead of athletic director.". NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - Norfolk, Va. detectives charged two juveniles in connection with a shooting that occurred inside Maury High School. Jennifer Favors, 38, went into distress while at work at Tri-Cities High . Fulton County School District suspended the coach for a confrontation with a student accused of bringing a loaded gun to school. Tri City Jr/Sr High School: Illinois Valley Central High School: Triopia High School: Indian Creek High School: Truth Academy: Jersey Community High School . In January a teen was arrested for having a gun in his backpack, and in September an altercation between multiple students prompted a heavy police presence. Published: Mar. . The disciplinary action stems from when former Coach Kenneth Miller said he received a video showing guns on Tri-Cities High School grounds, in East Point, according to WSB. The Georgia Professional Standards Commission cleared Miller of all wrongdoing. Welcome to Bulldog Nation. Police say some unarmed teens were spray painting or tagging near the elevator when a man approached the teens and an argument ensued. Cory is an award-winning investigative reporter. A former coach at Tri-Cities High School says he was fired after preventing a possible school shooting last August. Apr. Tri-Cities Sports - Your Source for Local Sports!! The video shows two students sitting behind a desk in a commons area at the high school in Kennewick. Now, the sheriff's office is hoping to reignite the search on this cold case. PARENTS SPEAK OUT DURING TOWN HALL AFTER FULTON COUNTY SCHOOL STABBING. He then pushed her into a whiteboard. Thats when an altercation began, which led to his termination. In the letter, the principal announced that the school is exploring steps such as unannounced K-9 dog sweeps and random weapons checks. Healthy Junior/Senior High School are canceled Thursday in response to Wednesday's lockdown that prompted a . He joined the Tri-City Herald in Dec. 2021 as an Editor/Reporter covering housing and development. (KSNB) - Hastings High School was on lockdown Thursday morning following a report of an active shooter. She smacked a phone out of Millers hands. 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. "to Bear Creek Middle School," Miller said. Miller also mentioned they received word the students were planning to do something during the school pep rally. What they did know is that police were going from classroom to classroom searching for someone with a gun. This was at least the third incident at Southridge in 2022. Gifted young artists receive highly specialized training in the arts while . 1 dead, 1 injured in shooting at Tri-Cities Fred Meyer. ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) - A Tri-Cities High School athletic director recorded slamming a student up against a wall. More police officers were at Tri-Cities High School after threats of violence on Sept. 30, 2021. Southern states are more frequently turning to pay-to-use express lanes as a way to address highway congestion without raising taxes. According to his Facebook page, he is also a pastor at Trinity Baptist Church in Burbank. The woman was one of dozens of parents lined up in the snowy parking lot waiting for some news after police and ambulances responded to the shooting scare at the school Friday afternoon. "Every student should have a safe learning environment each day," Miller said. A Chiawana High School photography teacher is in jail, accused of taking nude photos of a student during her senior-style photo session. Official Tri Cities High Twitter FCS. The officers respond as if there is an immediate threat to the people. The head of the National Association of School Resource Officers wrote that these hoaxes can cause real trauma to students, faculty and parents. It has 1,563 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. The coach and his attorney told FOX 5 they will pursue legal action. Loved ones of East Point murdered teenagers speak out. He had so many dreams. Take a look, Beloved Tri-Cities restaurant incubator under fire for mismanagement, financial chaos, Leader in Richland school board recall reports death threats. Driver seen earlier going 111 mph, Exclusive: Tri-Cities judge will avoid jail time after 2nd DUI. Amanda Lomax was clutching her phone as she waited for messages from her daughter locked inside of Southridge High School on Friday. "They took everything away from my brother. Now, the sheriff's office is hoping to reignite the search on this cold case. East Point detectives say they are trying to determine if the shooting was gang-related. C. View Full Report Card. 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. The school district pursued disciplinary action because Miller admitted grabbing the student. More police officers were at Tri-Cities High School after threats of violence on Sept. 30, 2021. Miller's supporters called him a hero. He proceeded to push the student against the wall and restrained her until police intervened. After receiving approval from the school Principal he immediately went into action and confronted the student. NFL suspends Falcons Calvin Ridley indefinitely for betting on games. (More police officers were at Tri-Cities High School after threats of violence on Sept. 30, 2021. EAST POINT, Ga. - Tri-Cities High . The school board is now considering suspending Kenneth Miller over this confrontation but Miller argues . An unknown person reportedly called police and claimed to be a student in the bathroom at Volunteer High School, according to Hawkins County Sheriff Ronnie Lawson. Coach Kenneth Miller says he received a v. FOX 5 saw several patrol cars on campus Thursday afternoon. Two of her beautiful babies were killed in a car wreck.. If true, these allegations represent a breach of our trust and a disappointing departure from our standards for all district employees. That statement led investigators to believe that Whiston knew she was a minor, said the documents. ), FOX 5 reached out to Fulton County Schools for comment. 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. Students from Tri-City United High School stand for the Pledge of Allegiance early in the morning on June 15, 2018, before beginning to compete in the annual trap shooting championship in . The mass shooting at Robb elementary school in the small city of Uvalde, south Texas, began on Tuesday 24 May with a single shot. The Fulton County Schools superintendent suspended Miller without pay in April. Bull Dog She said Wednesday's brawl was one of a half dozen fights on campus that day and told FOX 5 the fighting's been a problem since school started. This story is developing. The family moved to East Point from Ohio several years ago. Miller insists all teachers should have the right to defend themselves. People need to get their kids under control, she said. East Point police say 17-year-old J'viontay Woodmore was shot in the head and died . Miller was then fired for his part in the altercation. After interviewing the student and Whiston, he was arrested. Put him back to work at Tri-Cities High School," Lightcap . The school board is now considering suspending Kenneth Miller over this confrontation but Miller argues his actions may have actually saved lives by preventing a school shooting. The internal investigation found Miller's conduct was unprofessional, in violation of both the Fulton County Board of Education Policy and Georgia Professional Standard Commission's Code of Ethics for Georgia Educators. U.S. Reports of a weapon or shooting at a Tri-Cities high school may have been part of a larger hoax targeting schools across Washington state. They held a prayer service at a church just a few blocks from the school. The post from the school district also said the report of a weapon may be part of a hoax targeting multiple schools. HASTINGS, Neb. But, the attorney added that Fulton Board policies specifically exclude witness testimony when it comes to suspensions versus full terminations. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Coach Kenneth Miller told Channel 2s Tom Jones that he received a video showing guns on campus at Tri-Cities High School. It hit as close as Spokane, where a report of a shooting at Lewis and Clark High School just hours before caused three high schools in the area to close. As she was leaving, the victim said Whiston recommended she come back again in the summer to do more photos. Media. An emotional audition on "American Idol" by Trey Louis, a survivor of a 2018 Texas high school shooting, prompted tears from the judges as well as criticism of the country's response to gun . The Georgia Professional Standards Commission cleared him of wrongdoing, according to his lawyer. Oscar Mendoza, 17, was just returning from lunch as officers pulled in and was told to not return to class. Shortly after the altercation, he said Miller found the gun she brought. School officials said that Fulton County Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney will address the situation during his report at tonight's School Board meeting. It's the latest round in an ongoing battle between the veteran educator and the district. Response from the area police and fire agencies as well as the school district was great, Clem said. Tensmeyer said his Facebook page on Chiawana athletics events is not affiliated with the district. The teachers attorney said his client had the right to self defense in this incident. Tri-Cities judges domestic violence assault trial delayed until summer, Pasco set to spend $1.2M to buy and destroy troubled motel thats been a hotbed of crime, 2 WA foster kids killed by wrong-way driver were on a trip to visit their parents, 5 failed food safety inspections at Tri-Cities area restaurants, other businesses, Little dragon found on uninhabited Australian island is a new species. In the appeal, Lightcap reiterated that Miller did nothing wrong and that he defended himself against a student who attacked him.. . In a written statement a spokesperson said Fulton Schools is investigating the incidents and that the incidents have "been cleared by arrest, with student disciplinary sanctions imposed as well. By Wire Service Updated: Feb 28, 2023 / 09:30 PM CST. The moment gunfire broke out at a high school basketball game in Oklahoma City on Tuesday night was captured on a live stream of the event . After the incident, Fulton County School District originally filed a termination charge against Miller, Lightcap said. Jeffrey Whiston, 43, of Pasco, was booked . The League's . Now, the sheriff's office is hoping to reignite the search on this cold case. CNN . Program Overview. 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Police responded to Maury High School after a 17-year He was a 2019-20 Education Writers Association Fellow, and has been featured on The Murder Tapes, Grave Mysteries and Crime Watch Daily with Chris Hansen. He said he went to the student with the guns and confronted her. "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. . Coach Miller is the reason all of metro Atlanta does not know the date of August 20, 2021, Lightcap told McClatchy News in a statement. On April 6, she arrived at Whistons home, where he introduced her to his wife and daughter before going inside to get his camera equipment and taking her to an unattached shop building on his property. "He was dead on the scene. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Drop the termination. It's been five years since a Carroll County man mysteriously disappeared from his home. The schools security and school resource officers had isolated the student and found the gun on him. MT. 2023 FOX Television Stations, FOX 5 Atlanta obtained video of an Aug. 20 incident. Video was recently released of the incident. He said he went to the student with the guns and confronted her. Reports of a weapon or shooting at a Tri-Cities high school may have been part of a larger hoax targeting schools across Washington state. After completing a 20-day suspension last week, the Fulton County Schools employee learned he was being demoted and reassigned. 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. Tri-Cities High School has seen numerous fights and threats via social media over the past several weeks, prompting parents to ask school officials to intervene. It's been five years since a Carroll County man mysteriously disappeared from his home. But Lightcap said the hearing was then abruptly canceled by the District without Coach Millers consent.. The teachers attorney, Allen Lightcap, said that Miller was asking the student where the guns were when she attacked him. Thats because he averted another tragic school shooting that day, and no one was hurt. This story was originally published March 10, 2022, 11:41 AM. The victim said she would to oblige him, said court documents. EAST POINT, Ga. - Families of two teens killed in an East Point triple shooting are devastated and want answers. Now that the district has changed its charge to a suspension mid-trial, Coach Miller no longer gets to call witnesses so that the truth can come out, Lightcap said. Thats a quote from Fulton County documents," Lightcap said. This is especially true when guns are involved, Lightcap said in the statement. She had heard that it was a possible hoax from a Kennewick School District alert. The investigation began Tuesday after the district received a report from a concerned parent. 8, 2022 at 4:18 PM PST. And we saved lives, Miller said. Shortly after, officials said they found a loaded gun in the girls book bag. "I feel betrayed.". He was at a Christian academy. 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. 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Pasco School District has learned that district employee Jeffrey Whiston was arrested Tuesday night by the Benton County Sheriffs Office on charges related to illegal conduct with a minor, said the email statement. Kearney Police responded and immediately confirmed there was no shooting or active threat. According to Hastings Public Schools, a call came into the 911 center from a person, who identified themselves as a teacher at the high school. Tri-Cities High School Athletic Director Kenneth Miller will serve his suspension, according to his attorney. We really saved lives that day. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Oxford High . Miller said he grabbed the girl who had the gun, fearing for his own safety. But it comes at a price. @LettMeLeadTC @LSimmons1920 @TeacherHollins @TCSTEMCoach @DrTamaraCandis. Nonprofit filings for the church list a Jeff Whiston as a governing officer. The Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Magnet Program at Tri-Cities High School was launched in 1990. A law enforcement officer walks in the parking lot of Timberview High School after a shooting inside the school in south Arlington, Texas on October 6. "During that process, we located guns. Things turned physical when the girl hit Millers hands knocking his phone to the floor. During the photoshoot the victim was alone with Whiston. FOX5 Kenneth Miller was initially fired, . He said the schools principal asked him to investigate reports that students had brought guns to campus, the outlet reported. That's when Miller said he grabbed the girl, fearing for his own safety. He studied communications at Washington State University. Rendall finished with 18 . The school district said this is a personnel issue and a legal process that has to be followed so it couldnt comment. GreatSchools Rating 24 reviews Public school 1,509 Students Grades 9-12. 5 Saint John's University (10-0, 8-0 MIAC) earned one of the four No. In a letter from Ethel Lett, the high schools principal, shared on the schools website, Lett said that bringing a gun or weapon onto a school campus is a very serious offense, in clear violation of our Fulton County Schools Student Code of Conduct.. Previously, shes written for The Christian Science Monitor, RVA Mag, The Untitled Magazine, and more. The safety of our students is the highest priority of our school and district staff members.. Cory is an award-winning investigative reporter. Kennewick Police Commander Aaron Clem told the Herald that no one was found injured and there were no reports of gunfire. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. EAST POINT, Ga. A former high school coach says he prevented a possible school shooting and then lost his job. Now, the sheriff's office is hoping to reignite the search on this cold case. It's been five years since a Carroll County man mysteriously disappeared from his home. Drop the suspension. Police have also begun investigating where the call came from. This is awful," Ms. Woodmore continued. Police spent about two hours searching from class to class and in gyms, band halls and other areas. Now hes trying to clear his name. He says he was defending himself. TCHSAA are pleased to highlight our very own alumni, Tri-Cities High School Athletic Director/Administrator Kenneth Miller from the C/O 93! EAST POINT, Ga. A former high school coach says he prevented a possible school shooting and then lost his job. On Thursday, more than a dozen schools across New Hampshire received calls reporting school shootings. Miller's attorney said the district first moved to terminate him and then changed course and is now seeking a 20-day suspension. The Tri-Cities Community will Lead and Inspire each other to be our best selves by being COMMITTED, INNOVATIVE, OPTIMISTIC and SERVICE MINDED in our Academic, Artistic, Athletic and Personal Endeavors in a safe and secure environment. A former coach at Tri-Cities High School says he was fired after preventing a possible school shooting last August. 498 Followers. 2575 Harris Street, East Point, GA 30344. It turned out that the call may have been part of a series of fakes that stretched across the country in recent days. Miller said he shouldnt have been terminated and he doesnt deserve a suspension. Lightcap wrote in the appeal that the investigation report said all three eye witnesses said they did not witness any misconduct by Miller. Thursday, a community came together tostand behind Coach Miller who they said helped save lives. The . 153 Following. 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. The program is designed for motivated students who possess an interest in the areas of music, visual arts, dance, drama, or television production. Public school 1,509 Students Grades 9-12. Pasco School District lists Whiston as a commercial photography instructor. Driver seen earlier going 111 mph, Exclusive: Tri-Cities judge will avoid jail time after 2nd DUI. Coach Kenneth Miller says he received a video showing footage of the student with the guns. Take a look, Beloved Tri-Cities restaurant incubator under fire for mismanagement, financial chaos, Leader in Richland school board recall reports death threats. Tri-Cities High School Athletic Director Kenneth Miller has learned he has been demoted and reassigned after completing his 20-day suspension for grabbing a student with a gun. HEALTHY, Ohio (WXIX) - Mt. Those in attendance believe Coach Miller is a hero because of his actions. On the same day, schools in Oklahoma were targeted. Munez and Mendoza both commented on what seemed like a lot of incidents at Southridge, but then said there had been issues at other schools as well. Im terrified, she said through her cracked window in an SUV in the Trios Southridge Hospital parking lot. EAST POINT, Ga. - Families of two teens killed in an East Point triple shooting are devastated and want answers. Kennewick, WA. "I will continue to support those students from afar because I do care for my alma mater.". By JEFF McMURRAY PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) A Michigan judge has ruled that staff and administrators at Oxford High School cannot be sued for a mass shooting that left four . He appeared briefly in Benton County District Court on Wednesday, when his bail set at $150,000. Contact info. 2023 FOX Television Stations, Ex-officer charged in Susana Morales' death now charged in 2019 Snellville burglary, Frederick, MD tanker explosion leaves 1 dead; Shuts down part of US-15, Photos show rescue of Woodstock man 'buried up to his neck' in collapsed trench, Sheriff's office continues five-year-long search for missing Carrollton man, Georgia baby girl reported missing with man diagnosed with mental illness, police say, Prominent Roswell restaurant owner charged with sexual crimes involving 2 minors, Douglas County woman convicted of stabbing her husband to death, Clayton County twin sisters make history rising the ranks in Georgia UPS facility, Alex Murdaugh killed wife, son to buy time, prosecutor says, Man arrested for storming into home, shooting ex-girlfriend, deputies say. What they did find, according to emergency scanner traffic, were students hiding anywhere they could. This story was originally published December 9, 2022, 12:27 PM. KENNEWICK A video of a Southridge High School student making racist and obscene comments about a deadly supermarket shooting has prompted a response from school officials after it was . (22-10) and 23rd in school history as well as a third straight home sectional contest where it will face William Blount (30-5) on Monday as the Indians look to make back-to-back trips to the state tournament for the first time since the 2002-03 and 2003-04 seasons. His transfer marks an abrupt end to his nearly two decades of teaching at his beloved alma mater. Contact info . The rescue team said the man was buried up to his neck in soil. Officers had to shock the girl with a Taser to get her under control. Meanwhile, worried parents began arriving, filling nearby parking lots. 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.
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