Terre Haute South High School student arrested for online threat

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By Lucy Perry
Indiana Central News

A Terre Haute South High School student was arrested today in connection to recent threats made online.

Shawn Keen, Chief of the Terre Haute Police Department, said the 15-year-old boy was transported to the Vigo County Juvenile Center, where he is charged with intimidation and possession of marijuana. 

The teen suspect allegedly claimed there would be a mass shooting. The threat was made through social media last Wednesday -- targeting the high school, its students and staff. 

The Vigo County School Corporation assisted with the investigation.  Officers of the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office and Indiana State Police also  provided extra security at area schools during the investigation.

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