Dec 02, 2019

1 in custody after alleged school threat in Wabaunsee Co.

Posted Dec 02, 2019 8:31 PM

WABAUNSEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities and USD 330 authorities are investigating an alleged school threat and have one suspect in custody.


On Monday, the Mission Valley Schools contacted the Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office with concerns about a threat that had been posted on social media, according to the sheriff's office.


Officers from the Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office and The Kansas Highway Patrol responded. The incident was resolved quickly without any danger to the students, faculty, staff, or public.


The school was safe and secure and the person who had made the threats was not present at the school. An individual has been taken into custody from a residence in Wabaunsee County, according to the sheriff's department.


Authorities have not released additional details and possible charges against the juvenile in custody.