From District #348 Superintendent Dr. Chuck Bleyer:
Today, after school dismissal, a report was made to the junior high guidance counselor that a violent threat had been made towards two students and the entire junior high school. This information was immediately reported to the Mount Carmel Police Department. The Police Department engaged in an investigation and, with the assistance of the State’s Attorney, determined that enough evidence was available to file charges against the student. The student was immediately suspended out of school. The school will continue to assist in the investigation. I want to thank our guidance department and the Mount Carmel and Wabash County Police for their quick response to this situation.