March 1, 2018
Threats Made Toward Fallsburg teacher
LPD to supply officer for the near future, Chief says
Ashland, Ky. – On Wednesday, February 28, 2018 the Kentucky State Police Post 14 in Ashland was contacted by school administrators at Fallsburg Elementary and advised of a threat allegation directed at staff member.
Students at the elementary school reported that on the previous evening a high school student had made threats of violence and directed them at a teacher at Fallsburg Elementary.
The alleged statements had taken place while on the evening bus ride home.
Trooper Bryan Layne U/434 responded and began an investigation. During the course of the investigation it was determined a 14 year of age male student at Lawrence County high school had made statements related to him bringing a gun to Fallsburg Elementary and killing a former teacher.
The Lawrence County Attorney’s Office and Lawrence County Court Designated Worker were consulted and the 14 year old juvenile was charged with Terroristic Threatening 2nd Degree and has been lodged in the Boyd County Juvenile Detention Center.
More updates with quotes from Supt. Fletcher and County Atty. Mike Hogan are expected later today.
LPD Chief Fugitt commits officer to help guard schools
Statement from Chief Greg Fugitt – “Due to recent events throughout our nation and even threats here in our county, I feel it is necessary to provide the most protection for our students as we possibly can. With that said starting next week Monday morning March 5th I will take an officer off the road and place them in school Monday through Friday. Even though this is a temporary solution until other resources become available this officer will remain in the schools for the duration of this school year”.
