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Weakley Co. Sheriff Charges High School Student After Social Media Threats

Weakley County Sheriff's Department via Facebook

The Weakley County Sheriff’s Department has arrested and charged a Dresden High School student with filing a false report.

The 17-year-old male student made threats about harming teachers and the school itself.

Police said the student posted the threats on social media and other students heard him make the threats as well.

Deputies interviewed and removed the student from the school Friday.

False Reports are a felony offense in Tennessee.