12-year-old boy arrested in connection with Louisa Middle School threat investigation

LOUISA, Ky. ( FOX 56 ) — A 12-year-old boy was charged in connection with a threat to Louisa Middle School on Thursday morning.

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According to the Kentucky State Police Department (KSP), troopers at Post 14 were requested by the administration at Louisa Middle School to assist with an investigation after school leaders received “a notification of a threat to the school.”

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After the investigation, KSP said in a news release that the Louisa Police Department charged a 12-year-old boy with third-degree terroristic threatening.

The case is still under investigation by Louisa police, according to law enforcement.

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