Suspect in custody after threats made to the St. Charles graduation ceremony

A suspect is in custody after threats were made against the St. Charles City School District’s upcoming graduation ceremony.

The St. Charles Police Department told First Alert 4 that a male was taken into custody in relation to the threats.

“The safety and well-being of students remains the highest priority of the St. Charles Police Department,” the department said while announcing the arrest. “We treat all allegations involving the welfare of children with the utmost seriousness and investigate them thoroughly.”

The police department said that the St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has been consulted on charges.

No other information was immediately available.

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