One juvenile arrested following threat against Volunteer High School

The Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office says one juvenile was taken into custody Thursday night after the child reportedly posted a threat against Volunteer High School to social media. The report from Sheriff Ronnie Lawson says the threat was posted regarding Volunteer High at around 5 PM.

The threat reportedly didn’t single any one person out, and happened after school hours, off of school property. No lock down at Volunteer High School occurred on Thursday or Friday, however extra law enforcement was present at the school Friday. Police say this is an isolated incident and no other individuals are involved.

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