Metro Atlanta police department arrests teen after online threats made toward middle school

Johns Creek Police Chief Ed Densmore says the growing city's stretching the resources of the current department.

NORTH FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Johns Creek Police Department say they arrested a student this week after online threats.

Police say on Monday, they learned about online threats directed at Haynes Bridge Middle School.

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During their investigation, they learned a 13-year-old student from Autry Middle School made threats targeting a specific student and others at Haynes Bridge Middle School.

The teen suspect is charged with terroristic threats.

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The Johns Creek Police Department takes all threats to school safety seriously and will continue to work closely with school officials to ensure the safety of the students and staff.

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