A threat of violence at Perryton High School on social media was reported to police Tuesday evening.
A concerned parent called police after seeing a Snapchat conversation about a school shooting threat at the high school on Wednesday.
Perryton ISD officials said in a statement, “Perryton ISD staff and local law enforcement were made aware, from multiple sources, about a possible school threat on social media last night. The Perryton Police Department investigated those involved soon after the post appeared. Law enforcement and school officials believe that the situation is resolved and there is no threat to the safety of our students.Out of an abundance of caution, Perryton High School has been placed in Secure/Lockout status and will remain that was until the end of this week.
“Secure/lockout is not lockdown. School continues as normal except that all exterior doors are locked and access is limited. Further information about our emergency classifications, The Standard Response Protocol, is posted on the Perryton ISD website. www. perrytonisd.org,” the statement continued.
“We appreciate local law enforcement’s quick response to protect the students of our district before the school day even began.”
Police Chief Mike Smith said the incident is under investigation.
In other activity during the week, Rhonda Diercks, 101 N. Indiana, reported a window had been shattered at the residence, doing between $75-$100 in damage.
Lori Taylor, 514 S. Amherst, reported her vehicle had been stolen. It was later recovered in Amarillo. There is a suspect in the case.
Also during the week, Pizza Hut reported a counterfeit $100 bill had been passed at the restaurant, and Gebo’s reported a shoplifter.
In county jail activity:
Kayden Chance Hudson, 23, was arrested on a second degree charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He was released on $50,000 bond.
Aaron Ray Burland, 27, was arrested on warrants for bond surrender on a felony charge of burglary of a building and a misdemeanor offense of driving while intoxicated. He was released on $22,000 total bond.
Lucas Reynosa Perez, 25, was arrested on a first degree felony charge of sexual assault of a child, and on suspicion of being an illegal alien. Bond was set at $75,000 and no bond was set on the illegal alien offense. He remained in county jail as of Wednesday morning.
Victor Hugo Martinez, 26, was arrested on a third degree felony charge of possessio of a controlled substance, penalty group 2, over one gram but less than four grams. Bond was set at $15,000 and he remained in county jail as of Wednesday morning.
Jesus Adrian Martinez, 27, was arrested on a warrant for a third degree felony charge of possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1, over one gram but less than four grams. He was released on $30,000 bond.
Misdemeanor arrests during the week included one person for driving while intoxicated and one person for possession of a controlled substance penalty group 3 over 28 ounces and possession of marijuana.