High School Student Charged With Felony After Threat Was Made

A Wood Memorial High School student was arrested on Thursday.

An East Gibson County School Resource Officer contacted the Sheriff’s Office after the student made threats.

The student was taken to a juvenile detention center.

They are charged with a Level 6 Felony of Threatening to Commit a Forcible Felony.

School officials sent a letter to parents letting them know about the incident.

Students and staff were never in an unsafe situation because of how quickly law enforcement handled the situation.