Humboldt Police make an arrest after online threats are made against area schools.

 

 Schools in the Humboldt area were under lockdown on Friday after unspecified threats were made on the social media platform Snapchat. No direct threats were made but the schools responded out of an abundance of caution. Students in Humboldt were kept inside for the remainder of the day and there was an increased police presence in the buildings.

 

Authorities in Humboldt say the suspect in the case was found and taken into custody in the county he is from. Charges are expected to be filed.

 

Along with Humboldt Police, officers from the KBI, Allen County Sheriff’s Office, Chanute Police Department, and Wilson County Sheriff’s Office assisted in the case.