16-year-old arrested following threat to Marion County High School

LEBANON, Ky. – A 16-year-old is facing a terroristic threatening charge after an alleged school threat, authorities say.

According to the Kentucky State Police, the Lebanon Police Department contacted KSP Post 15 on Sunday to request assistance to investigate a threat to Marion County High School.

As a result, KSP says it has charged a 16-year-old male with first-degree terroristic threatening.

The juvenile was arrested and transported to the local juvenile detention center.

This case remains under investigation. KSP was assisted by the Lebanon Police Department and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

KSP says it “thoroughly investigates all reported threats of school violence regardless of context or intent.” Troopers are asking parents to speak with their children about the dangers of posting threatening messages on social media and to report any concerning information they may come across online.