Docs: Former Kempsville High teacher arrested with hatchet and knives in vehicle
59-year-old Joseph Molineaux was arrested in the parking lot of Kempsville High School Friday. Police charged him with trespassing, but said he never entered the school.
Former VBCPS employee arrested on trespassing charge
Court documents obtained by WAVY say Molineaux texted his mom a threatening message the day before his arrest. The checklist for bail determination states that Molineaux threatened to 'mow down' Walmart and Kempsville High School Administration if his dog didn't keep him grounded.
According to police, they received a request for a welfare check for Molineaux on April 25 and officers located him at the school, where he was taken into custody.
Paperwork states that at the time of his arrest, police found two large knives and a hatchet in his vehicle. When police executed a search warrant at his home, they found two AK-style firearms.
Molineaux told police he meant no harm and was drunk at the time, the documents state. He said he was frustrated and was just venting to his mother.
In addition to trespassing, police charged Molineaux with possession of a weapon on school property and felony threat to commit serious bodily harm.
A bond hearing is scheduled for May 1.
Documents also show five charges pending in York County for threats in writing.
VBCPS confirmed Molineaux was hired by the school district in August 1999 and said he retired in February 2023 as a PE teacher at Kempsville High School.
Continue to check WAVY.com for updates.
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