CORNELIUS, N.C. — Cornelius police and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools arrested a student Wednesday in connection with a Tuesday bomb threat made at a local high school.
Riley Bowlin, 16, was arrested. A bomb threat was made at William A. Hough High School at 8:18 a.m. Tuesday.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police received a 911 call from Bowlin in reference to a bomb threat at the school. The school was evacuated and there was no device found during a search.
Bowlin was charged with one felony count of making a false bomb report and is being transported to a Mecklenburg County jail.
Cornelius police are continuing to investigate the incident. People with information are asked to call 704-892-7773.
Student arrested in connection with bomb threat at school
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