No threat to public after person flees from police at park in Batavia

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Tuesday morning brought a tense moment for the Batavia community when several schools, including Rotolo Middle School and Immanuel Lutheran School, were placed into a secure status. This precautionary measure was triggered by a report of a suspicious person spotted in Big Woods Park on Raddant Road. The Batavia Police Department responded promptly to the scene, leading to heightened security measures at the nearby educational institutions.

As the situation unfolded, it became clear that the individual, who had initially fled from police officers, posed no actual threat to public safety. After locating and assessing the person a short time later, authorities were able to lift the secure status at both schools. The police department’s swift action ensured that the safety of students and staff was maintained, and the incident was resolved without harm, allowing the school day to proceed with minimal disruption.