UPDATE: The Jennings Police Department has apprehended Dillon Champagne, who they say broke into the high school this morning, threatened several staff members and stole a car.
Champagne was arrested in the area of Hwy 97 and the Jankie Bridge, Jennings Police announced Monday evening.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Jennings Police have identified the man accused of breaking into Jennings High School early Monday; they say he threatened an employee with a gun and stole a car.
Dillon Champagne, 37, is wanted for aggravated burglary, theft of a motor vehicle, aggravated assault with a firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and aggravated armed robbery.
Police say Champagne broke into the school around 5:45 a.m. Monday, and threatened an employee who was there exercising. He fled northeast of the school, into a wooded area.
Jennings Police, Jeff Davis Sheriff's deputies and State Troopers are looking for him. If you know where he is, call 911. If you see him, do not approach - he's considered armed and dangerous. Just call 911 and report his location, police say.
The school was cleared and was safe, but around 6:30 a.m., the school posted this on their Facebook page:
Due to an external threat on campus this morning, JHS will not have school today. Police are at the school and it us currently under investigation. We will update everyone as we get more information. Jennings Elementary will have school as planned.
