VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A former employee of Virginia Beach City Public Schools was arrested Friday at Kempsville High School.

According to officials, police responded to Kempsville High School after reports of a subject trespassing. Police said the man, later identified as 59-year-old Joseph Molineaux, did not enter the school and was arrested in the parking lot.

VBCPS told 10 On Your Side said Molineaux was hired on Aug. 30, 1999. He retired as a PE teacher at Kempsville High School on Feb. 16, 2023.

Photos provided by a WAVY viewer from the scene show officers in the parking lot of the school.

Police said Molineaux was served with outstanding warrants from another jurisdiction. A search of Molineaux’s vehicle resulted in the seizure of multiple bladed weapons. He was then additionally charged with possession of a weapon on school property and felony threat to commit serious bodily harm.

10 On Your Side has reached out for more information on the incident.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) provided a copy of the letter the principal sent to the Kempsville High School community about the incident.

Today, there was police activity in our parking lot. I want to assure you that all students and staff are safe, and the school day has continued without interruption.

The incident was related to a matter being handled by local law enforcement. Out of an abundance of caution, we worked closely with the Virginia Beach Police Department and the Office of Safety and Emergency Management to ensure campus safety.

As always, we are committed to maintaining a safe learning environment for all students and staff. We encourage families to talk with their students about the importance of reporting anything they see or hear that may be concerning. When students and staff speak up, we can respond quickly and appropriately.

Thank you for your continued support of Kempsville High School.

VBCPS