ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A Ross County student was arrested Thursday after authorities said they made threats to “shoot up” their school.
According to reports from the Ross County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were notified of text messages made by the student and sent to a fellow classmate saying that they had plans to bring a firearm to Adena High School, shoot up the school, and then turn the gun on themselves.
The threats, law enforcement officials said, were taken seriously.
Reports state that deputies went to the high school and spoke with members of the administration who said they have had reoccurring issues with the student, including drugs and alcohol being found inside their locker.
The student, whose name is not being released due to their age, said, according to the report, that they were upset with the principal. The teen, deputies said, admitted to sending the threatening messages and that it was not the first time they had done so.
The teen was taken into custody and transported to the Juvenile Detention Center.
