DU QUOIN – DuQuoin Chief of Police Leslie Vancil releases statement regarding the threat on social media by a student.
The Du Quoin Police Dept. was notified about 10:30 am on Sunday, February 4, in reference to a post on social media. After an initial investigation by DQPD, in cooperation with the Perry Co. Sheriff’s Office, Pinckneyville Police Dept, Illinois State Police and the Perry Co. State’s Attorney and District 300.
A 17 year old suspect was arrested on the charge of disorderly conduct, a class 4 felony. The suspect was incarcerated in a juvenile detention center. The investigation is ongoing.
The police department will have a presence at the Du Quoin schools on Monday February 5.
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