Stafford Deputies Investigate Suspicious Activity Near Middle School

STAFFORD, VA — A Stafford County middle school was placed on a partial lockdown Wednesday afternoon as sheriff's deputies investigated suspicious activity in a nearby neighborhood, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office.

The sheriff's office reported a large police presence in the area of Langley Oaks Court as deputies investigated suspicious activity that originated in the area of Fox Chase Boulevard.

Out of what authorities described as "an abundance of caution," Edward E. Drew Middle School was placed on a partial lockdown.

Investigation Remains Active

The sheriff's office asked residents to avoid the area to allow deputies at the scene to work. Authorities said the investigation remained active and ongoing and that additional information would be released as it became available.

Shortly after 4 p.m., the sheriff's office announced that the partial lockdown at Edward E. Drew Middle School had been lifted.

Authorities said the incident was confirmed to have no connection with the middle school.

The investigation remained active as of Wednesday afternoon.