school-safety · Clarkdale-Jerome School, Clarkdale, Arizona

What happened after Micah Hines was arrested for filming 5th graders?

What happened?

Micah Andrew Hines was arrested on March 24, 2025, after being caught filming 5th graders and attempting to kidnap a child at Clarkdale-Jerome School. He was charged with multiple felonies, and in May 2025, a court ordered a Rule 11 evaluation to assess his mental competency.

Unresolved or unknown

Last checked: Jun 26, 2026
Sources: Hoodline; YouTube (CRIME INFORMATION)

Timeline

  1. Micah Andrew Hines was arrested at Clarkdale-Jerome School after jumping a fence, hiding in a girls' bathroom, recording students, and attempting to kidnap a child.

  2. News outlets reported on the arrest of Micah Hines, detailing the incident, his confession, and the multiple charges filed against him.

  3. Further reports covered the school's response, the quick action of officers, and concerns raised by parents regarding school security and transparency.

  4. A court ordered a Rule 11 evaluation for Micah Hines, which assesses mental competency or sanity, indicating his legal proceedings were ongoing.

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