MARTINSVILLE, Va. – UPDATE
A juvenile linked to a bomb threat made at a Martinsville school was arrested on Wednesday.
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Henry County Sheriff’s Office said that after investigation, the Chesterfield County Police department assisted the HCSO in identifying a juvenile from Chester, VA who made the threat to the Henry County school.
The juvenile’s exact age and name will not be released due to their age. They have been charged with the following:
- Threatening to bomb
- Use of profane, threatening, or indecent language
They are currently being held at the Chesterfield County Juvenile Detention Center, according to authorities.
In line with their recent statements regarding school threats, the HCSO has encouraged staff to remind students to notify the school of any threats. They also asked for parents to encourage to talk to their children about the importance of reporting suspicious activities or disturbing information to a trusted adult, teacher, or school resource officer.
ORIGINAL STORY
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a threat that was made over the phone towards G. W. Carver Elementary School Tuesday afternoon, according to the office.
At 1:50 p.m. Tuesday, the school received a threat over the phone and as a precautionary measure, the school was placed in partial lockdown.
10 News has learned that the HCSO responded to the school to assist with the dismissal of students. Henry County Public School staff along with the Henry County Sheriff’s Office are working to determine the origin of the threat to get the matter resolved.
The Sheriff’s Office said that at no point in time were students and staff in danger. However, with recent tragedies at schools around the country concern for the safety of students and staff has been heightened.