News Release: School District Employee Arrested for Gun on Campus
- Deputy Jamie Burton
- Mar 10
- 1 min read
03/10/26
Sheriff Leon Lott announces the arrest of Justin Fox (37), a substitute teacher at Blythewood High School, after he brought a firearm onto school grounds.
On March 9, 2026, around 9:00 am, school officials were alerted by the metal detector that there was a firearm in Mr. Fox’s bag. SROs were notified and responded to the metal detectors to secure the firearm and detain Fox. SROs confirmed that Fox is the legal owner of the gun; he reportedly forgot the firearm was in his bag.
Fox was charged with Carrying Weapon on School Property and transported to Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
Mr. Fox is contracted with the school district, he is not an employee of Richland Two.
