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Monroe County Schools: Suspect in custody for posting school threats online

The district said the Madisonville Middle School Administration was notified of a social media post involving a weapon and a threat to the school.

MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. — A person Monroe County school officials said threated one its schools online is now in police custody. 

The district posted on Facebook Wednesday night and said the Madisonville Middle School Administration was notified of a social media post involving a weapon and a threat to the school. 

Authorities responded immediately, found the suspect, and took them into custody. Charges are pending, according to the school district. 

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