(KAIR)--A threat, affecting the South Brown County Schools of USD 430, “was dealt with swiftly and appropriately.”
That's according to Brown County Sheriff John Merchant, who says, in a release, that he commends “USD 430 on their commitment to keeping students and staff safe,” adding that “when the potential threat was discovered, school personnel immediately acted and involved law enforcement who were on the scene very quickly.”
According to the school district, information regarding the alleged threat, made against a student at the Everest Middle School, was received Wednesday, leading the district to contact the Sheriff's office, which ultimately led to an arrest. Merchant says that followed an investigation that led authorities to the juvenile suspect “who was taken into custody swiftly and without incident.” Additional details regarding the suspect, and the type of threat that was made, are not made public.
According to Merchant, his agency's “investigative reports were forwarded [Thursday] to the Brown County Attorney who was actively involved with [the Sheriff's Office regarding the case] and was consulted during the investigation and detention of the suspect, and formal charges have been filed in Brown County Juvenile Court against the suspect involved.”
The school district, in a release sent to parents, commends “the Sheriff's Office for their response and help,” and expresses gratitude to the school's students “for doing the right thing” and reporting the threat to school officials.
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