A 41-year-old Traverse City man was arrested Monday after breaking into Old Mission Peninsula School with a hammer, causing damage to the school. The school went into lockdown, with students sent home for the day after the man was arrested.

According to the Grand Traverse Sheriff's Office, authorities from multiple agencies - including the Sheriff's Office, Michigan State Police, Traverse City Police Department, and Peninsula Township Fire and EMS services - responded to the school at 9:36am in response to a report that a man had broken into the school using a hammer. He caused damage both while breaking in and while inside the school. 

The school went into lockdown and "utilized emergency plans to keep students safe," according to the Sheriff's Office. Deputies placed the man into custody at 9:43am. Students were then released to their parents. The school is closed for the remainder of the day Monday, and the suspect has been lodged at the Grand Traverse County Jail. The Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate with the assistance of the Michigan State Police.