O’NEALS–The Madera County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of a potential threat on campus at Minarets High School. Deputies are responding to the school, and out of an abundance of caution, school officials have issued a lockdown order.
**There has been no activity or incident at this time.**
This investigation remains ongoing, and MCSO is working closely with Minarets administrators to identify and mitigate any potential risks to staff and students.
We will update this article when more information is available.
Update 3:47 pm
The lockdown has been lifted and the kids are being released.
Update 3:44 pm
The check of the campus including Chawanakee classrooms has been completed. CHP is being requested for traffic control.
