The Great Smoky Mountain Journal
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Tuesday, January 01, 2019 02:38 PM
Clinton High School Student Arrested After Threatening Note Found In Classroom Monday
School resource officers and investigators with the Anderson County Sheriff's Department, along with Clinton High School officials, identified a 15-year-old female student who they said was responsible for leaving the note, which included false threats of a school shooting.
The Anderson County Sheriff's Department said charges against the student would be filed in Anderson County Juvenile Court for felony false reports and disorderly conduct. The student was taken to the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center in Knoxville pending a detention hearing.
ACSD said all reports of threats have been taken seriously by both school officials and law enforcement agencies. Officials said additional threats will be investigated, and responsible individuals will be arrested and charged.
Monday's incident was the second involving a Clinton High student who has been charged with making false reports of threats. In both cases, ACSD said school staff, SROs and investigators quickly identified the students behind the threats and promptly arrested them.
There are rumors on social media about a threat at CHS last night. The threat was a hoax and the person responsible has been identified and dealt with appropriately. There was never a danger to anyone. The safety of our students and staff are our top priority.
— Dr. Tim Parrott (@TimTparrott) February 22, 2018