AUTHORITIES TAKE LEE CO. MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT INTO CUSTODY AFTER WEAPONS THREAT

  

A Lee County middle school student has been arrested after school administrators say the student made a threat on campus.

According to a letter sent out Wednesday by Lexington ISD, a middle school student made a threat to bring a weapon to school.  School officials worked with local law enforcement to address the threat and locate the student.

Officials say no weapon was found on the student, or anywhere on campus.

Lexington ISD Superintendent Dr. Tonya Knowlton said the district is taking all appropriate action to ensure student safety at all times.

The student in question was taken into custody by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.  No other details were made available.