Lock-Down of 2 Sault, Michigan Schools this Morning Following Threat

Supplied by Sault Police…
At approximately 7:30 this morning an anonymous threat was made over social media against Sault High School. Sault Ste. Marie police patrol officers and detectives immediately responded to the high school and middle school in order to secure the sites. Working with school officials detectives began an investigation.

The Chippewa County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a similar type incident that occurred at the Rudyard area schools yesterday. Through their continuing investigation the Sheriff’s Department determined that there was no immediate threat. The Sault Ste. Marie Police Department is working with the Sheriff’s Department to see if the two incidents may be connected in some way.

As a precautionary measure, both the Sault High School and Middle Schools have been placed on lock-down by the district’s administration. School is in session and the children are safe; however, per the lock-down policy no one may enter the schools and students are not allowed to leave. Messages have been sent out over various social media applications to all parents of the situation. Barring unforeseen information, it is expected that the lock-down will be lifted shortly. Parents will be notified through the school districts regular notification process.