Audubon Police Chief Matt Starmer reports a teenager is in custody on a felony charge after allegedly making a threat toward the Audubon High School, Monday. Starmer says the Audubon Police Department was notified a little after 4-p.m., about an incident in which a female juvenile made threats towards the safety of students and staff at the Audubon Community High School.  The Audubon Police Department conducted an immediate investigation, verified the witness statements and deemed them as a serious threat.

Based on the investigation, Starmer says a 16-year old former student was arrested and charged with Threats of Terrorism, which is a Class D Felony.  The teen was transported to the Juvenile Detention Center in Council Bluffs where she will be held until her court appearance.

The Audubon Police Department and the Audubon Community School wants to reassure the public, the students and the staff, that this is an isolated incident and there is no longer a threat to their safety.  There will be a police presence at the Audubon High School this (Tuesday) morning if students, parents or staff have questions or concerns.

The Audubon Police Department and the Audubon Community School greatly appreciates the witnesses for speaking up when the threat was made.  The Audubon Police Department takes any threat to the safety of our students, staff, and public very seriously.