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Posted: Tuesday, January 01, 2019 02:34 PM

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Sevierville Police, Sevier County Investigate Threats To Area Schools

The Sevierville police reported that their organization teamed up with Sevier County to investigate potential threats to area schools.

On Sunday, the Sevierville Police Department released information stating they they, along with the Sevier County Sheriff's Office, the Sevier County School System and the Attorney General's Office, had been working together to investigate "suspicious statements and social media activity regarding school shootings."

According to the SPD, numerous interviews were conducted and no credible or active threats were discovered.

The police cited one potential threat reported to SPD School Resource Officers late last week about a "suspicious social media account" allegedly created by a Sevier County High School student. Police said they identified a 17-year-old who was then charged with harassment.

Investigators reported that the account contained no threats of violence and do not believe this was or is a safety concern.

At around 3 p.m., Sevier County Sheriff's Office reported that they were investigating recent reports of social media threats.

SPD reminds the community to remain aware and to report concerns to law enforcement.