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Student in custody after Halloween Night threat that closed district

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November 1st, 2019 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) — The Easton Valley School District, with schools in Preston and Miles, has cancelled classes for today (Friday) after a threat on social media last night. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department reported the school district administration notified them about a threat posted on social media posted by a Easton Valley student. The Sheriff’s Department reported they were able to identify the student through their Snapchat information and input from other concerned citizens.

Officers went to the student’s home and took the student into custody along with other evidence. The suspect was taken to the Jackson County Regional Health Center.