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Monday, September 9, 2024

12-year-old taken into custody in connection with alleged threat to AMS & Schuler Elem.

12-year-old taken into custody in connection with alleged threat to AMS & Schuler Elem.

 

 

On the 8th day of September, 2024, the Atlantic Police Department received a report of a threat that was posted on social media that named two of our district buildings as a target. An investigation into the incident has found that the threat is not credible and students and staff are not in danger to attend school tomorrow, September 9th, 2024. However, due to the seriousness of the threat and the disruption to the school and learning environment, a 12 -year-old juvenile has been taken into custody. The juvenile is being charged with Threats of Terrorism and False Reports to or Communications with Public Safety Entities. The juvenile was taken into custody and transported to a juvenile detention center.
 
The Atlantic Police Department will provide heightened presence at the ACSD buildings all week.
 
The Atlantic Police Department worked alongside the Cass County Sheriff’s Office and Atlantic Community School District during the investigation. We have also made contact with the Iowa Governor’s School Safety Bureau in regards to the incident.
 
No other details are being released at this time. If you have information regarding the incident, please call the Atlantic Police Department at 712-243-3512.
 
Note: A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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