Alert Top Story EDUCATION 6-year-old at Orange Elementary found with loaded firearm, says sheriff's office There were no injuries to report at the scene and no threats to the school prior to the gun being found DAILY PROGRESS STAFF Sep 16, 2024 Sep 16, 2024 0 1 of 2 Orange Elementary School is located at 230 Montevista Ave. in the town of Orange. ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Orange Elementary School is located at 230 Montevista Ave. in the town of Orange. ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save DAILY PROGRESS STAFF A 6-year-old at Orange Elementary School was found in possession of a loaded firearm Monday afternoon, according to local authorities.kAm%96 5:D4@G6CJ AC@>AE65 2? :>>65:2E6 =@4<5@H? 2E E96 D49@@= 2?5 2? @?8@:?8 :?G6DE:82E:@?[ E96 ~C2?86 r@F?EJ $96C:77’D ~77:46 D2:5 :? 2 DE2E6>6?E =2E6C :? E96 52J]k^Am Orange County Review Orange County authorities 'debunk' reported threat at local schools Heather Price Ives kAm%96C6 H6C6 ?@ :?;FC:6D E@ C6A@CE 2E E96 D46?6[ 2?5 E96 D96C:77’D @77:46 D2:5 E96C6 H6C6 ?@ E9C62ED >256 E@ E96 D49@@= AC:@C E@ E96 8F? 36:?8 7@F?5]k^AmkAm~C2?86 t=6>6?E2CJ $49@@= DE277 4@?E24E65 2 D49@@= C6D@FC46 @77:46C H:E9 E96 D96C:77’D @77:46 2C@F?5 `aid_ A]>] |@?52J 27E6C 2? :?DECF4E:@?2= 2DD:DE2?E C6A@CE65 D66:?8 E96 8F?]k^Am People are also reading… A Charlottesville socialite opened a cafe. Her business partner has family worried. Virginia expands drought warning to 94 counties Albemarle schools superintendent resigns after division rocked by child sex crime arrests In Virginia, America's oldest wine country comes of age After move to new Charlottesville location, car repair shop tormented by new neighbor Man found dead in tent near Charlottesville homeless encampment Fluvanna authorities searching for missing teen Morale on decline within Albemarle County Police Department, survey says Plans for UVa's new data center project grow in size and cost Another Albemarle school employee charged with child sex crimes Central Virginia immigration attorney ascends to judgeship in 16th Judicial Circuit 26 Charlottesville-area wineries win gold at Monticello Cup Wine Competition Melanie Lucero says any Republican can win Virginia's 5th — except John McGuire Measles outbreak in Buckingham County hits new high Monthlong test reshapes Staunton traffic, invites feedback kAm“%96 D49@@= H2D A=2465 :? D276 D49@@= >@56[” E96 D96C:77’D @77:46 D2:5 :? :ED DE2E6>6?E] “%96 $#~ 2?5 2 $49@@= p5>:?:DEC2E@C E@@< A@DD6DD:@? @7 E96 324<A24< E92E 4@?E2:?65 E96 7:C62C>]”k^Am Orange Elementary School is located at 230 Montevista Ave. in the town of Orange. ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS kAm}@ 2CC6DED 92G6 366? >256 :? 4@??64E:@? E@ E96 8F?[ 3FE 2? :?G6DE:82E:@? :D F?56CH2J]k^AmkAm“p== DEF56?ED 2E ~t$ 2C6 D276 2E E9:D E:>6[” E96 D96C:77’D @77:46 D2:5] “~FE @7 2? 23F?52?46 @7 42FE:@? H6 H:== 92G6 255:E:@?2= =2H 6?7@C46>6?E 2E E96 D49@@= 7@C E96 C6>2:?56C @7 E@52J 2?5 E@>@CC@H]”k^Am kAm%96 D96C:77’D @77:46 D2:5 :E H@F=5 36 C6=62D:?8 ?@ 7FCE96C 56E2:=D F?E:= E96 :?G6DE:82E:@? 4@?4=F56D]k^Am 0 Comments Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story A1 Minute! September 16, 2024: Cavaliers suffer first home loss; Basketball rivalry restarted; Coughlin helps win Solheim Cup Cavaliers suffer first home loss; Basketball rivalry restarted; Coughlin helps win Solheim Cup Juvenile behind threats to Augusta County, Harrisonburg schools in custody The juvenile allegedly made similar threats to both school divisions using the photo-sharing app Snapchat. Orange County considers school security 'enhancements' after 6-year-old brings gun to class Metal detectors, surveillance cameras and wearable "panic buttons" for faculty and staff are all on the table. Recommended for you Watch Now: Related Video Qatar renews mediation efforts for regional stability after US-Iran deal A1 Minute June 16, 2026: Charlottesville preparing for Downtown Mall's big 5-0 Alert A1 Minute June 16, 2026: Charlottesville preparing for Downtown Mall's big 5-0 No toll but ‘maritime service fees’ for Strait of Hormuz? No toll but ‘maritime service fees’ for Strait of Hormuz? 8 presumed dead in B-52 Bomber crash 8 presumed dead in B-52 Bomber crash
Orange County Review Orange County authorities 'debunk' reported threat at local schools Heather Price Ives
A1 Minute! September 16, 2024: Cavaliers suffer first home loss; Basketball rivalry restarted; Coughlin helps win Solheim Cup Cavaliers suffer first home loss; Basketball rivalry restarted; Coughlin helps win Solheim Cup
Juvenile behind threats to Augusta County, Harrisonburg schools in custody The juvenile allegedly made similar threats to both school divisions using the photo-sharing app Snapchat.
Orange County considers school security 'enhancements' after 6-year-old brings gun to class Metal detectors, surveillance cameras and wearable "panic buttons" for faculty and staff are all on the table.
