Officials with the Council Bluffs Police Department said late Sunday night, that two juveniles were charged with the Threat of Terrorism – a Class D Felony – following an investigation into a reported threat to commit a mass shooting, at the Lewis Central High School.

The investigation determined that several juveniles who attend Lewis Central High School
had discussed how a mass shooting incident could occur at the school. All students were located and interviewed by law enforcement. The parties involved are not being identified due to their ages.

County Attorney Matt Wilbur was consulted with the results of the investigation. As a result of the arrests, both juveniles were transported to and held at, the Southwest Iowa Juvenile Detention Center, in Council Bluffs.

Authorities say the Council Bluffs Police Department has been working closely with the Lewis Central Administration to resolve the threats as quickly as possible. The Council Bluffs Police Department believes that the threats are not credible, as the juveniles do not have the means to carry out their threats. Lewis Central High School will be safe for students to attend.

Officers will be present to insure the safety of students. Police say that want to thank the public for their timely reporting of this incident. The investigation is closed at this time, and no further information will be released.