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Red Oak teen in custody for alleged terroristic threats

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September 3rd, 2013 by Ric Hanson

Authorities in Montgomery County report a Red Oak teen was been held at the Southwest Iowa Juvenile Detention Center in Council Bluffs, after allegedly making terroristic threats last week against another student at the Stanton High School. An investigation by Red Oak Police and the Sheriff’s Office determined 14-year old Dylan Martensen, of Red Oak, allegedly made a threat about bringing a gun to school with intentions of using it against another student. School and law enforcement officials were notified about the threat last Thursday night (Aug. 29th).

Martensen will remain at the Juvenile Detention Center until his hearing takes place within the Juvenile Court System. An investigation into the incident continues.