14-year-old arrested for making threat that closed Perry County schools

PERRY COUNTY, Ala. (WAKA) – The Perry County Sheriff’s Office says a 14-year-old boy has been arrested and charged after making a threat that closed down Perry County schools Monday.

The sheriff’s office says the teenager is charged with making a terrorist threat.

Since the suspect is a juvenile, no other identifying information will be released at this time.

Action 8 News reported, Perry County Schools decided to close down schools after officials received a threat Sunday morning to ensure the safety and security of students, faculty, and staff.

It’s unclear what kind of threat was made.

Anyone with additional information is asked to call the Perry County Sheriff’s Office at 334-683-6534.