Man Arrested after School Threat

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 11:21 AM

No weapons were located on the suspect and he was arrested and charged with assault upon a school employee, unlawful shooting threats, disorderly conduct, and interference with members of staff or the general public.

From Farmington Police:

Friday, August 22, 2025

On August 21, 2025, at approximately 9:15 a.m., Farmington Police officers were dispatched to McKinley Elementary School after staff reported an adult male, identified as Ernest Begay Jr.(45), threatened to shoot a teacher at the school’s front entrance. The school immediately went into lockdown.

No weapons were located on Mr. Begay. He was arrested and charged with assault upon a school employee, unlawful shooting threats, disorderly conduct, and interference with members of staff or the general public.

The Farmington Police Department commends the quick actions of school staff to ensure the safety of students and employees.

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