Jacob Marberger, the student responsible for shutting down Washington College yesterday and today, is still reported missing. Jacob is considered armed and today police announced that there’s a warrant out for his arrest.
The situation itself is kind of scattered, but it seems to stem from an incident where Jacob pulled a gun on a Phi Delta Theta pledge. That led to a suspension, which in turn led to Jacob having to step down from his position in the student government–something he cherished.
Now Jacob is missing and his parents are worried about him. Read the timeline below:
2014
Jacob graduates Cheltamham High School.
March 24, 2015
Jacob is elected to be Student Government Association’s Speaker of the Senate.
April, 2015
Jacob initiated into Phi Delta Theta fraternity.
Fall Semester 2015
Jacob allegedly hazes pledge of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, of which Jacob is a member, and pulls gun on him. Jacob is then suspended for actions and sees therapist.
November 15, 2015
Resigns from position as Speaker of Senate. His father claims that the position “meant a lot to him.”
November 16–3 A.M.
Jacob sneaks into family house while parents are sleeping and steals rifle.
November 16
Jacob goes missing and concerned parents call Washington College, tell them about the rifle. Washington College closes school for day.
https://www.facebook.com/washingtoncollege/posts/10153280844897404
November 17, 9:45 A.M.
Warrant issued for Jacob’s arrest. When he was last seen, Marberger was driving his green 1997 Range Rover. He has not made any threats against the school. He’s 5-foot-4 and weighs around 130 pounds.
November 17
Washington College remains closed. Students are asked to remain in rooms and are being escorted to dining halls.
https://www.facebook.com/washingtoncollege/posts/10153282502147404
