HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – The Carmi Police Department (CPD) says a threat of violence at Carmi Schools has been investigated and there are no issues at this time.
The CPD says at approximately 2:56 a.m. on May 13, Carmi Police were notified by CWCHS Administrators of an online report of a possible perceived threat made via Safe 2 Help IL. The threat was not specific in which school but only referenced a threat toward a school at Carmi.
Police say officers and School Administrators spoke at length throughout the early morning hours and a decision was made to cancel school while a further thorough investigation by law enforcement continued to ensure the safety of the students and staff.
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CPD says it began issuing multiple search warrants to providers for information regarding the possible threat of violence at a Carmi school and cited “exigent circumstances.” A response was received which led to the address of the reporter. Upon further investigation, Carmi Police revealed the report was submitted to Safe 2 Help IL by a 16-year-old male. It was revealed the male did not have any knowledge of an actual threat toward the school but was intoxicated at the time and sent the report to Safe 2 Help IL as a joke. It was discovered that the male does not have access to weapons in the residence and the parents were fully cooperative in the investigation. A full report will be submitted to the White County States Attorney for his review…