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09-04-2025
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Bartlesville police confirm investigation at Madison Middle School
Amid an ongoing police investigation into "allegations" at Madison Middle School, Principal Joey Eidson has resigned, district officials confirmed Wednesday. Bartlesville Police denied escorting any personnel from school grounds on March 28, despite social media rumors that suggest Eidson had been removed from the campus. Eidson has not been charged with any crime. 'No one has been arrested or charged with a crime,' the department said in a statement. 'The Bartlesville Police Department has been made aware of allegations that reportedly happened at Madison Middle School. Those allegations are currently under investigation.' Bartlesville Public Schools declined to comment directly on the investigation. It remains unclear what allegations the investigation is pursuing. 'We have no comment on active investigations other than that we routinely cooperate with our police department to prioritize the safety of our students and staff,' the district said Friday. As of Wednesday morning, Eidson was no longer listed in the school's online staff directory. The district confirmed that the school board is expected to consider his resignation at a meeting at noon on April 9 at and possibly appoint Assistant Principal Brent Massey as the new principal. The district said that it does not comment on active personnel matters unless required by the Oklahoma Open Records Act, which covers final disciplinary actions such as suspension, demotion, or termination. Attempts to reach Eidson for comment have not been successful. This article originally appeared on Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise: Bartlesville police investigating Madison Middle School allegations
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08-02-2025
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Oklahoma fourth grader arrested after firing gel blaster at school
A fourth-grade student at Hoover Elementary School was arrested Monday morning after bringing a battery-powered gel blaster gun to school and firing multiple rounds at another student, according to Bartlesville police. Police say the incident occurred in the early morning after school started on Feb. 5, when the nine-year-old student removed an 'X-Shot Gel Blaster Gun' from his backpack and fired between five and 15 rounds, striking another student in the arm. The toy gun, which shoots water adsorbent beads, was quickly confiscated by a school administrator, who intervened before the situation escalated, according to police. The Bartlesville Police Department responded to the school, where officers arrested the juvenile on a charge of simple assault, the release stated. The gel blaster was taken as evidence. No serious injuries were reported, and authorities have not released further details at this time. This article originally appeared on Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise: Bartlesville fourth grader arrested after firing gel blaster at school
