Wayne County student charged after threatening note found at high school

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A Wayne County student is facing charges after allegedly leaving a threatening note inside a restroom at Wayne County High School.

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office said a 15-year-old student allegedly left a note that stated they had a bomb and a gun on the wall of the restroom. Authorities say the back side of the note had a message that read “April Fools.”

Students were moved to the gymnasium as a precaution while an investigation took place.

The sheriff’s office said the student has been charged with terroristic threatening first degree, a Class C felony.

Authorities say they determined the threat was not credible, and no students or staff were in danger.