COLUMBUS, Ind. – A 15-year-old juvenile was taken into custody after an alleged threat of violence at a Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC) school on Monday. The Columbus Police Department (CPD) and school staff were informed of a threat directed at Columbus North High School at around 2:20 p.m.
A short time later, a decision was made to evacuate students and staff from the school. An investigation involving local law enforcement officers ensued and a juvenile who is a student at Columbus North High School was arrested, off of school property, about 90 minutes after authorities first learned about the supposed threat.
The investigation is ongoing. “Any threat directed towards students or staff is taken seriously and will not be tolerated,” said Lt. Matt Harris, CPD Public Relations Officer. He added, “We commend our law enforcement officers and BCSC officials who worked together to bring this incident to a safe ending.”