Three Juveniles Arrested After Schools Forced into Lockdown

By JOHN KUYKENDALL
Three juveniles have been arrested after Callaway High was placed into lockdown on Monday, Sept. 22.
Detectives with the LaGrange Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division arrested three individuals at Callaway High executing warrants after an ongoing investigation of approximately two months.
Jaydon Sherman, 15; Tyhzian Johnson, 15; and Isaiah Mackfield, 16, were taken into custody. Although the three individuals are juveniles, they were charged as adults due to the severity of the alleged offenses.
Sherman is facing charges of armed robbery, home invasion, four counts of aggravated assault and two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of certain crimes.
Johnson is facing charges of armed robbery, home invasion, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of certain crimes.
Mackfield was charged with armed robbery, home invasion, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of certain crimes.
Even though they are being charged as adults, once arrested the juveniles were transported to the Regional Youth Detention Center.
Because this is an ongoing investigation no other information can be released at this time about the case.
The Troup County School System issued a release on Monday stating the Callaway High was on a soft lockdown.
“Callaway High School is currently under a soft lockdown as law enforcement investigates an incident in the area,” the system wrote in the release. “Students and staff will remain in their current classrooms, and visitors will not be permitted on campus until the incident is resolved and the soft lockdown has been lifted. No checkouts will be permitted at this time. Everyone is safe at this time. This is a precautionary measure. We will keep you updated.”
The School System did release updates and lifted the lockdown around 1 p.m.
According to police reports, Sherman exited the school by fleeing through an exterior classroom door. Additional officers were dispatched to assist in the search for him and he was located within several minutes in a wooded area away from the school.
Troup County School Superintendent Dr. Rachel Hazel stated it is always the priority of the system to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff. She pointed out the arrests were related to a past investigation and not a new threat.
She also stated that school operations are continuing as normal and that the schools continue to provide a safe environment for students.
The LaGrange Police Department also has pointed out its appreciation to the Troup County Sheriff’s Office, Troup County Marshal’s Office and the Georgia State Patrol for their assistance during the investigation and arrest.
LaGrange Police are asking that anyone with information that may help in the case to contact Detectives Blane and Montondo by calling (706) 883-2620. Also information can be provided anonymously through Tip411. Tips can be provided through mobile application through the online portal or by texting LAGRANGE to 847411. Any information provided to the Tip411 system allows the information to remain confidential.