Suspicious incident at Ravenel Elementary
At one point today, Ravenel Elementary School was placed on a code red—meaning a situation of imminent danger. State troopers tried to stop a vehicle for speeding and, according to information received by county dispatchers, a gray Dodge Neon entered the school driveway, and the driver got out and ran. He appeared to be in his early 20s and wore gray sweatpants and a sweatshirt. For the safety of students and nearby residents, deputies swept the area to try to the find the suspect. Later the school alert was reduced to a code yellow—signifying moderate potential danger. According to the Sheriff’s Office, no public action is required.