Juveniles Arrested After Threats Made To Vigo County Schools

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Terre Haute, In. – Wednesday morning a threat was received at Otter Creek Middle School.  The school was quickly placed on “hold” while The Terre Haute Police Department, Vigo Country Sheriff’s Office, and the Vigo County School Corporation investigated. During the investigation officials were able to trace the threat to a female juvenile.  She was placed into custody and charged with Felony Intimidation and Misdemeanor Harassment.  Later in the day police learned of a second threat made at South High School.  Police were quickly able to take the person that made that threat into custody.  Near the end of the school day a threat was received directed at students and staff at North High School.  Police worked quickly to take the person responsible into custody.  Those arrested were all juveniles and they face charges of felony intimidation and misdemeanor harassment.