MONCKS CORNER, S.C.—A spokesperson for the Berkeley Co. School District confirmed that shortly before noon, Berkeley Elementary and Berkley High School were placed on lockdown after a suspicious person was
reported in the surrounding area.
Moncks Corner police advised school officials to stay inside the buildings at all times. Shortly after, police arrested the suspect.
As a result, the lockdown was lifted.
The school district spokesperson says principals used the notification system to update parents of the situation.
A lifelong Berkeley County resident, Nikki Gaskins Campbell is an Emmy-nominated journalist with more than 20 years of experience covering news. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a degree in broadcast journalism.
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