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City of Duluth - Police Department
Mike Ceynowa, Chief of Police
2030 North Arlington Avenue • Duluth, Minnesota 55811 • www.duluthmn.gov
2030 North Arlington Avenue • Duluth, Minnesota 55811 • www.duluthmn.gov
For more information contact:
Public Information Officer, Mattie Hjelseth at (218) 730-5434 or mhjelseth@duluthmn.gov
Public Information Officer, Mattie Hjelseth at (218) 730-5434 or mhjelseth@duluthmn.gov
DATE: 9/9/2025
SUBJECT: Lockdown at Denfeld High School
BY: Mattie Hjelseth, Duluth Police Department Public Information Officer
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SUBJECT: Lockdown at Denfeld High School
BY: Mattie Hjelseth, Duluth Police Department Public Information Officer
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Lockdown at Denfeld High School
Denfeld’s School Resource Officer was notified of a student who had a felony warrant out for their arrest. The felony warrant was for 2nd Degree Assault and Possession of a Dangerous Weapon. The individual was arrested without incident and transported to Arrowhead Juvenile Center.
The decision to place Denfeld High School in lockdown was made jointly by the Denfeld High School administration and the Duluth Police Department’s School Resource Officer. Given the circumstances surrounding the warrant and other factors, the decision to go into lockdown was made out of an abundance of caution to ensure the safety of students and staff.
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