PRESS RELEASE – The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest following the investigation into a school related threat at East Jackson Middle School.
The juvenile suspect has been taken into custody and charged with one felony count of Terroristic Threats and Acts.
The Sheriff’s Office and the Jackson County School System have been in close communication with each other throughout the case.
Although the investigation is ongoing, it appears to be isolated to the one individual.
The suspect’s parents have been cooperative with law enforcement.
“We are very thankful for our school resource officers and investigators. Their swift and diligent work helped bring about a safe and successful resolution to the matter. I also want to thank school Superintendent Dr. Phillip Brown and his staff for their assistance. We take these types of threats seriously and will act accordingly.”
– Sheriff Kevin McCook
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