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Yahoo
03-04-2025
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Man arrested for threatening mass violence at Burke County schools
BURKE COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A local man has been arrested and charged with communicating a threat of mass violence on educational property, prompting increased safety measures at schools across Burke County. Brandon Dean Johnson, 40, was taken into custody on March 25 and was issued a $200,000 secured bond. Jail records indicate that Johnson has a history of previous charges, including assault on a female and possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance. The arrest follows an investigation involving Drexel Police and the NC State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), which raised concerns about potential threats to local school campuses. While the specific details of the investigation are still unfolding, authorities assured the public that there is no immediate danger to the schools at this time. Burke County Public Schools said it has increased patrols around campuses and is following established safety protocols. The district emphasized its commitment to keeping students and staff safe and has been in close contact with law enforcement throughout the investigation. 'We want to assure our families, staff, and community that we are in close communication with law enforcement, fully cooperating with their efforts, and following their guidance,' the school district stated in a release to Queen City News. Law enforcement officials are encouraging anyone with information to come forward. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
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40-year-old man accused of threatening mass violence at school
A Burke County man is accused of threatening mass violence at an elementary school and having a manifesto and floorplans of the school. On March 24, the Drexel Police Department served a search warrant at the home of Brandon Dean Johnson, 40, who lives in the 600 block of South Main Street. 21-year-old woman dies in Burke County fire, investigators say The Drexel Police Department also seized an AR-15, two pistols, a 30-round magazine, ammunition, a ballistic vest, computers, and other items in Johnson's bedroom. The search warrant said that a 'source of information' told police that Johnson had a manifesto with plans to commit a school shooting at Drexel Elementary and 'cause as many casualties as possible'. His family says that a source of information was in jail on other serious charges and they don't believe Johnson would hurt anyone. Johnson was arrested and charged with communicating a threat of mass violence on educational property. Channel 9′s Dave Faherty learned parents didn't find out about it until the next day. The school district officials said Drexel police asked them to get permission from law enforcement before releasing any information. >>At 5 p.m. on Channel 9, Faherty will have more details on these serious accusations. Johnson is currently in jail. The State Bureau of Investigation and Morganton Public Safety assisted with the investigation. The Drexel Police Department also worked with Burke County Public Schools. This investigation is ongoing. VIDEO: 21-year-old woman dies in Burke County fire, investigators say
