On Friday, June 5, 2026, deputies from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office responded to Great Mills High School following a report that a student had been threatened by another student.

 

According to the preliminary investigation, the victim was confronted by the suspect, a 16-year-old juvenile, who was armed with a knife. The victim was able to leave the area and notify a member of the school's administration. The suspect was located and detained, and a fixed-blade knife was subsequently recovered.

 

No injuries were reported.

 

The suspect was taken into custody and is being charged as an adult with first- and second-degree assault, attempted armed robbery, and possession of a weapon on school property.

 

Due to legal protection, juveniles are not publicly identified by law enforcement agencies.

 

The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office takes all threats involving school safety seriously and continues to work closely with St. Mary's County Public Schools to help maintain a safe learning environment for students and staff.