(UPDATE, 4:17 p.m. ) Police say a 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the threats made to Helena High School on Wednesday.
"At the conclusion of the investigation, a juvenile was placed under arrest for intimidation and transported to a juvenile detention facility," said Assistant Chief of Police Cory Bailey. "Officers are still investigating but are not aware of any other active threats towards the schools."
The name of the teen has not been released at this point.
We will update you if we get more information.
(UPDATE, 11:24 a.m.) The Shelter in Place order at Helena High School has been lifted and the school has returned to normal operations.
The Helena Police Department has identified the source of a threat made to Helena High this morning via the SnapChat social media platform.
No other details have been released. We will update you if we get more information.
(1st REPORT, 9:41 a.m.) Helena High School (1300 Billings Avenue) implemented “Shelter in Place” procedures on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, due to an external threat made to the school.
The order was announced on the Helena Public Schools Facebook page at about 9:25 a.m.
All exterior doors are locked and students and staff will stay in their current classrooms until the order is lifted.
Law enforcement is investigating to determine whether the threat is credible.
Helena Public Schools has asked the Helena Police Department to increase law enforcement presence at all schools for the time being.
No other details have been released at this point.
We will update you if we get more information.
