News Release

ROCHESTER — A Bremen man was arrested on six charges after he discharged a firearm during a wrestling tournament at Rochester Community High School.

According to information posted on the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, on Saturday, March 2, Rochester Community Schools hosted a wrestling invitational at the high school. The tournament consisted of 11 area school corporations.

FCSO Deputy and School Resource Officer Rick Utter was in attendance when he was alerted of a loud noise from an individual in the audience. Through an investigation, it was discovered that Scott Yeager, 44, was identified to be in possession of two loaded handguns inside his backpack.

Scott Yeager

One of the handguns had a spent round still inside of the firearm. It was determined Yeager negligently discharged the firearm.

Further into the investigation, it was also determined Yeager was also in possession of illegal narcotics and a knife. No individuals were harmed during this incident.

Yeager was taken into custody by the FCSO and lodged on the following listed charges: possession of a firearm on school property, Level 6 felony; criminal recklessness with a firearm, Level 5 felony; possession of cocaine, Level 5 felony; possession of methamphetamine, Level 5 felony; possession of marijuana, Class B misdemeanor; and possession of a knife on school property, a Class B misdemeanor.

Assisting the FCSO in this investigation was the RCS’ administrative staff.

“I applaud Deputy Rick Utter, Deputy Ryan Utter and Deputy Ryan Haney for their quick response in handling the situation,” said Fulton County Sheriff Travis Heishman. “Through their swift control of the scene, no injuries were sustained, and the suspect was taken into custody without incident.”