Brandishing a weapon reported at Santa Paula High School

On Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 at approximately 1202 hours, Santa Paula police officers responded to Santa Paula High School, 404 N. 6th St. for a report of a possible brandishing. Prior to officers arrival the high school was already in lockdown per high school administration. Upon arrival officers and detectives interviewed several direct and indirect witnesses. Initial interviews determined that no weapon was brandished or seen.
After an extensive investigation it was found the witnesses versions of the events did not corroborate with each other. Based on information obtained by police personnel could not establish a crime had been committed. Additionally there was no suspect located or able to be identified. The matter was turned over to Santa Paula High School personnel.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with additional information contact Detective Mike Hoppin 525-4474 x 286.

Cody Madison
Sergeant