Watertown School District locked down; teen arrested for making threat
Earlier today, the Watertown School District received an email threat.
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Published: Dec. 20, 2021 at 12:25 PM CST
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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