Situation at Gas Station Puts Fruita Schools on Lockdown, MCSO Says No Threat

Fruita Monument High School and Fruita 8/9 are on lockdown due to police activity in the area. The Mesa County Sheriff's Office says there's no threat to the schools.

A felony menacing situation at the Maverick Gas Station in Fruita put both the Fruita Monument High School and Fruita 8/9 on lockdown while police secure the area and try to locate the suspect.

The MCSO is currently working with the school district to maintain the student's safety in the area.

We'll continue to monitor this situation and update the story as more details come in.