On Monday, February 19, at approximately 8:50 p.m., Officers from the Great Bend Police Department were notified of possible threats made through social media towards the Great Bend Middle School, 1919 Harrison Street.

Officers immediately notified USD 428 personnel, and began to investigate the source of the threats. Through the course of the investigation, it was determined a juvenile had made a threat through Snapchat.

Police Chief David Bailey says a Lieutenant was notified by a parent of the threat, and after a couple of hours they contacted the juvenile involved.

The juvenile was interviewed, and was subsequently suspended through USD 428. The case has been submitted to the Barton County Attorney’s Office for formal filing of criminal charges.

“After the interview with the juvenile, we feel the issue has been taken care of,” said Bailey.

Any information regarding this case or any criminal matter please contact the Great Bend Police Department, 620-793-4120 or Crimestoppers at 620-792-1300.