Crime & Safety

Threat Forces Closing of Council Rock South

A student has been taken into custody for making threats specific to Council Rock South. The school will be remain closed for the day as the matter is investigated.

Authorities have closed Council Rock High School South on Friday after receiving a threat specifically against the school, ABC News reports.

According to a message posted on the Council Rock School District's website, the Northampton Police Department conducted an investigation that resulted in the arrest of a CR South student. The premises will remain closed to students and staff as the police sweep the premises to ensure they are safe.

The threat comes one week after the deadly shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn., that claimed the lives of 27 people, including 20 children ages 6 and 7 years-old.

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