On September 24, 2024 the Spring City Police Department attempted to apprehend a wanted fugitive on Ideal Valley Road who was traveling on a bicycle. The fugitive fled from Spring City Police and a foot pursuit was initiated. The suspect was lost and a perimeter was set up. The SRO deputy assigned to Spring City Middle School placed the school on a soft lockdown due to the proximity of the foot pursuit to the school. Deputies from the Patrol Division and Criminal Investigations Division responded to secure the school and assist in locating the suspect. Deputies located the suspect hiding in a nearby creek. The suspect Blake Armstrong was taken into custody by law enforcement agencies. There was no direct threat to Spring City Middle School. The lockdown was only a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of the students and staff.