Four local students, two from Greeneville City Schools and two from Greene County Schools, have been charged with making threats of mass violence.
According to Lt. Teddy Lawing, Greene County Sheriff’s Department S.R.O Supervisor, it was determined the two county schools students had no plan, access to weapons, or motive. Greeneville Police Specialized Services Captain Tim Davis also said the two city schools students charged had no plan or way to follow through with the threats.
In a statement, Lawing urged parents to talk with students and have them to report anything they are concerned about to a parent, SRO, or another adult. He also said to tell them not to share or spread posts or text message streams to other students.
Davis said the city SROs and detectives worked with the school administration and the district attorney’s office to resolve these incidents. He said in a statement local authorities want to make citizens aware that anyone who makes threats against schools, staff members, or students will be charged. He added all threats of violence are taken seriously and treated the same. Davis said local school staff members work hard to provide a safe and secure environment for learning, and authorities partner with them in this endeavor.
