Threatening Note Left At ‘Sioux Valley School’ in Volga Monday
The Sioux Valley School District had what appeared to be a very scary situation happen early this week at the Sioux Valley School in Volga, near Brookings, South Dakota.
A note referencing an explosive was found in the building after school hours on Monday, (January 27). Dakota News Now reports the letter revealed there was an explosive device planted in a boy's bathroom somewhere inside the school.
Obviously, the district takes something of this nature extremely seriously and authorities were notified immediately.
According to Dakota News Now, officials from the Brookings Sheriff's Office scoured the entire school, and nothing suspicious was found after an extensive search of the building.
The Sioux Valley School District issued an email to all parents stating, "Please know that we take these situations seriously and will address it appropriately, and the person and or persons responsible for this will be held accountable.”
Dakota News Now reports that the incident is still under investigation by the Brookings County Sheriff's Office, but authorities are confident there is no threat at this time.
Should you or anyone you know have any additional information that can aid authorities in their investigation, you're asked to please contact the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office at 605-696-8300, or Brookings Area Crime Stoppers, either on their website or by phone at 605-692-STOP (7867).
Source: Dakota News Now
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