1 In Custody After Piedmont Schools Threat, Lockdown

A person is in custody after a threat was made to Piedmont High School and CV Tech, according to Piedmont Public Schools Officials.

According to a release sent out Tuesday evening, around 4 p.m., law enforcement was notified of a threat. The release stated that as authorities worked to "apprehend the individual", the school was placed on lockdown.

"The lockdown and hold procedures were lifted once law enforcement confirmed the situation was safe", the release stated.

The full release can be read below;

"Wildcat families,

At approximately 4 p.m., we were notified by local law enforcement agencies that a threat had been made to Piedmont High School and CV Tech. As authorities worked to apprehend the individual, we immediately placed the school on lockdown. In an abundance of caution, we also enacted hold procedures at all PPS school sites to ensure the safety of our students and staff. 

The lockdown and hold procedures were lifted once law enforcement confirmed the situation was safe. The suspect is now in the custody of local authorities.

We commend our area law enforcement for their swift action to keep our students and staff safe."