Cedar Rapids, IA – The Cedar Rapids Police Department, in cooperation with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, said Thursday, an arrest has been made in connection to the social media threats that closed the Cedar Rapids Community School District on Monday, October 02, 2023. The ongoing investigation led to a 14-year-old juvenile from Cedar Rapids being charged. No further information was released concerning the identity of the individual.

Dr Tawana Grover, Superintendent of the Cedar Rapids Community School District released a statement following the arrest. She said “We are deeply grateful for the diligent and unwavering efforts of the Cedar Rapids Police Department. Their invaluable assistance and resources were paramount in ensuring the safety and security of our community.” She continued, “CRCSD would like to thank our parents and our community for their cooperation during this highly sensitive investigation as we work to ensure safe and secure learning environments in our schools.” The School District also added they will continue with their current precautionary safety protocol measures through early next week.

Cedar Rapids Police say they were made aware of social media threats against the Cedar Rapids Community School District on Saturday, September 30, and began an investigation that culminated with Thursday’s arrest. Iowa DCI, and other law enforcement agencies, they said were extraordinarily helpful in solving the case. CRPD officials said also, they are grateful the incident was successfully closed without violence. Certain elements of the case remain under investigation.