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New Hampton teen charged with making threat against school

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September 22nd, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – New Hampton police have arrested a 15-year-old student after the investigation into a threat against the school. Authorities say they were notified by administration of the threat Wednesday and began an investigation. Police say they arrested the 15-year-old juvenile male Thursday morning and charged him with threat of terrorism.

Authorities say they believe there is no credible evidence of an active threat to the school, students or staff.