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A Franklin County school district was briefly locked down Friday morning

WSIU Public Broadcasting | By Brad Palmer
Published September 9, 2022 at 1:50 PM CDT
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A Franklin County man initiated a lockdown at Ewing Grade School Friday morning.

The Franklin County Sheriff's Department reports 30-year-old Alan Cain of Ewing was arrested for being on school grounds.

Deputies received a 911 call shortly after 8 a.m. from a school employee after officials initiated the lockdown.

When deputies arrived, Cain had not made entry into the school. He is charged with Felony Disorderly Conduct and is currently being held in the Franklin County Jail.
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As a news producer and news anchor on All Things Considered, Brad provides the listeners with a recap of the day's top local and state news as well as breaking news at any given time. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org
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