School hallway - file photo by dreamstime
School hallway - File Photo by Dreamstime

School weapon report prompts search at Cambridge South Dorchester High

November 12, 2025

Cambridge, MD – A report that a student may have brought a weapon onto campus prompted a precautionary response at Cambridge South Dorchester High School earlier today.

The school resource officer received the initial information and assessed it as low credibility.

Additional deputies arrived to assist with a thorough check of student-accessible areas.


Key Points

  • A report of a possible weapon on campus prompted a precautionary response
  • A thorough search found no weapon and no active threat
  • The matter remains under investigation and will be handled per school policy

Deputies from the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office, along with an officer from the Cambridge Police Department, conducted the search out of an abundance of caution.
The search did not locate any weapon on school property.

Authorities said there was no ongoing threat to students or staff following the check.
The information will be reviewed in accordance with school policy and applicable law.

The Sheriff’s Office noted the matter remains under investigation.
Officials emphasized their continued commitment to the safety and well-being of students, staff, and the broader community.

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