Student in custody after alleged threats

BUTTE, Neb. -- The Boyd County Sheriff's Office said they dealt with an incident where threatening statements were pointed towards students of the Boyd County School District. 

Boyd County Sheriff Chuck Wrede said Wednesday that he was made aware of the threat on Monday, Sept. 5. 

Wrede said that after discussion with parents, students and the school administration; and a credible threat was established. 

It was reported that Wrede and Chief Deputy Doyle, along with the school administration and the Nebraska State Patrol, came up with a plan of action to intercept the student who made the threatening statements. 

The Sheriff's Office said that Tuesday morning the student was seized off school grounds, questioned and taken into custody. 

Because the student is a minor and the investigation is ongoing, the Sheriff's Office said there will be no further information released at this time. 

Wrede said the situation has been and continues to be closely monitored by the Boyd County Sheriff's Office and school administration.