Threat suspects caught in Emmett School District

Jan. 9 Update

EMMETT, Idaho (CBS2) — Emmett School District says law enforcement identified the individuals responsible for the threat, which was determined to pose no risk to safety and made with no motivation representing harm to others.

The district adds that typical protocols involve law enforcement forwarding such cases to the prosecutor's office, which will handle any resulting charges. Should such incidents involve students, consequences may include those dispensed by the district, which could involve expulsion.

The investigation associated with this particular crime is ongoing.

"We want to assure everyone that this particular incident has been resolved, the resulting consequences are being handled appropriately by all parties, and there is no risk to safety," The district says. "This incident was not connected in any way to the December threat that involved multiple school districts in Idaho and other states. We also want to communicate the seriousness of such crimes and the significant legal and school-related consequences they involve."

1 p.m. Update

Emmett School District released the final emergency update for Thursday's closure.

All school buildings have been cleared. Sports practices and events are cleared to be held in school buildings. EHS Wrestling will travel to Skyview for a match this evening as scheduled.

All classes in all school buildings will resume tomorrow. Information about future in-session days and times will be provided later to compensate for Thursday's lost learning day.

The law enforcement investigation is ongoing.

The district provided a press release video with local law enforcement, including the Emmett Police Department and the Gem County Sheriff's Office.

10:30 a.m. Update:

The Emmett School District has issued an update concerning Thursday morning's abrupt closure. A threat was emailed to the school district, though they have not clarified what it is or if it was directed at a specific school. As a result, law enforcement is clearing all buildings included in the threat.

All Emmett School District classes have been canceled for the rest of the day. The school district plans to provide more updates throughout the morning. We will continue to update this story as we learn more.

Original Post:

The Emmett School District canceled school for all students and staff on Thursday after receiving a threat before school started.

The district says it is coordinating with law enforcement.

CBS2 will update this story when more information becomes available.

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