ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — A high school student was taken into custody Thursday after police said the student made violent threats on social media.
According to a press release from the Maryland Heights Police Department, the department was informed of a threat toward Pattonville High School at around 8 a.m.
Police said a student that was serving a suspension made the threat. The department and the school's resource officer started an investigation right away.
Officers located the student and took the student into custody. The student was then taken to the St. Louis County Juvenile Detention Center.
"All threats towards our schools, students, and staff are taken seriously by the Maryland Heights Police Department and when probable cause exists, criminal charges will be filed against any and all offenders," the letter said.
