Watertown School District locked down; teen arrested for making threat

Earlier today, the Watertown School District received an email threat.
A 14-year-old was arrested and charged with making a terrorist threat.
A 14-year-old was arrested and charged with making a terrorist threat.(KXLG)
Published: Dec. 20, 2021 at 12:25 PM CST
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A school district was locked down and a teen placed into custody following a threat.

Earlier today, the Watertown School District received an email threat.

The school district was locked down as a result.

Police were dispatched to assist and investigate.

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According to police, a 14-year-old was arrested and charged with making a terrorist threat.

School officials say no one is in danger at this time.

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