Bradley County, Arkansas – A student from the McGehee School District has been arrested following an investigation into an alleged threat made against a school in neighboring Warren, according to law enforcement officials in Bradley County.
The case began on Friday, April 10, when officials with the Warren School District alerted authorities about a phone call that claimed there was a gun on campus. The report triggered an immediate response, and the school was placed under lockdown as a precaution while law enforcement searched the area.
According to the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office, investigators carefully examined the situation but did not find any weapons on campus. After the threat was assessed and no danger was confirmed, the lockdown was lifted and normal operations eventually resumed.
However, the investigation did not end there. Deputies continued working to identify the source of the call, treating the incident as a serious false alarm. On Wednesday, April 15, authorities arrested a student from the McGehee School District in connection with the threat.
The student is now facing a charge of communicating a false alarm, a serious offense that can disrupt school operations and trigger large-scale emergency responses. Officials confirmed that the student is currently being held at the Jack Jones Juvenile Detention Facility in Pine Bluff.
A first court appearance has been scheduled for Friday, April 17, where the case will begin moving through the juvenile justice system. Officials have not released additional details about the student due to age protections and the ongoing nature of the proceedings.
The incident is part of a troubling pattern of recent school threats across the region. Law enforcement noted that similar reports have been made in other districts, including Conway Public Schools and the Pulaski County Special School District, both of which have also seen investigations and arrests tied to threats.
Authorities continue to stress the seriousness of making false reports, especially in school settings where safety responses involve significant coordination and disruption. Even when no actual danger is found, officials say these incidents place strain on emergency services and create fear among students, staff, and families.
As the investigation in Bradley County concludes with an arrest, officials are reminding the public that school safety remains a top priority, and any threats—real or false—will be thoroughly investigated and prosecuted when appropriate.
