Student arrested, accused of threatening staff member

HARLAN, Ky. (WTVQ) – A Harlan County High School student was arrested after allegedly threatening a staff member, according to the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office.

The nature of the alleged threat was not released.  No name or age was released because the student is a juvenile.

The student was charged Monday with Terroristic Threatening 2nd Degree (Class D Felony), according to deputies.

A court designated worker was contacted and the student was taken to the Breathitt County Juvenile Detention Center, according to investigators.

The case remains under investigation.