Teen arrested in connection to North Side bomb threat
UPDATE (2/23/24): Second JMCSS student arrested in connection to North Side bomb threat
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE:
MADISON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MAKES ARREST FOLLOWING BOMB THREAT
On February 20, 2024, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Jackson Police Department, Tennessee Highway Patrol, and the Tennessee Department of Homeland Security, responded promptly to a reported bomb threat at North Side High School in Jackson, Tennessee. This marked the second such incident within the previous week.
In a swift and coordinated effort, law enforcement agencies mobilized resources and dispatched teams to the scene, ensuring the safety and security of all students, staff, and faculty. A thorough search of the premises was conducted to mitigate any potential threat.
We are pleased to announce that following an extensive investigation conducted by the Criminal Investigations and School Resource Officer Divisions of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, a suspect has been identified and arrested in connection with this threat. The suspect, a 16-year-old male juvenile enrolled as a student within the Jackson-Madison County School System, has been arrested and is being charged according to Tennessee Code Annotated TCA § 39-16-517 “Threats of Mass Violence.”
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office emphasizes its unwavering commitment to taking all threats seriously and wants to convey a clear message that such crimes will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
If you should ever have any information that could relate to any suspicious activity or crime, please contact the Madison County Sheriff’s Office at (731) 423-6000 or Crime Stoppers at (731) 424-8477.
SEE ALSO: Investigation ongoing into bomb threats at North Side High School (2/20/24)
SEE ALSO: Officials discuss response to bomb threat at North Side High School (2/14/24)
