On January 24, 2019, at approximately 11:00 p.m., officers of the Morgantown Police Department were made aware of a threat made against South Middle School by a JUVENILE. Officers identified the JUVENILE subject and immediately made contact with the JUVENILE. The JUVENILE was placed into custody regarding the threat against the school without incident.
The JUVENILE was transported to a juvenile detention facility and is being held pending a judicial hearing. This is believed to be an isolated incident and no further threat against South Middle School exists at this time.