3 days ago
Former Clark Co. student arrested in Indiana after bomb threat of former school
MARSHALL, Ill. (WCIA) — A former Marshall High School graduate was arrested in Indiana after planning to deploy destructive devices at her former school.
In a joint statement from the Marshall Police Department and Marshall Community School District, they announced that on Friday, they were informed of the arrest of a past graduate of Marshall High School in Evansville, Indiana, where the female subject currently lives.
Urbana Fire Department responds to house fire
The information given to them from the Evansville Police Department is that the former student had in her possession 'incendiary,' or fire starting, devices with a plan to deploy the devices at her former school in Clark County. The subject remains in custody on the charge of possession of a destructive device.
Both the Marshall Police Department and school district will remain in communication with the Evansville Police Department for the latest information and updates regarding this situation. They applauded both the St. Vincent Police Department and the investigation conducted by the EPD Bomb Technicians for leading to a safe arrest made during this incident.
'The safety of our community, students and staff is always our top priority and we remain committed to ensure this even when school is not in session,' part of the statement reads. 'We will keep you informed of any further developments as they become available.'
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
