Student in custody after alleged Dyer County High School threat

DYER COUNTY, Tenn. (WMC) - A Dyer County Schools student is in custody after allegedly making a threat against Dyer County High School on Thursday evening, according to school officials.

Dyer County Schools said it received the threat around 5 p.m. and notified school resource officers and law enforcement.

Law enforcement officers conducted a security sweep of the high school and found no security issues, the district said.

The sheriff’s office said the student was taken into custody and the investigation is ongoing.

The district said parents may see an increased law enforcement presence Friday as a precaution.

“We take every threat seriously, and we investigate every one thoroughly,” said Sheriff Grant Montgomery. “I’m grateful for the quick response from our partner agencies. I’m also grateful to the person who came forward with this information. We will not allow threats like this to disrupt our schools.”

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