Maumelle police presence expected at schools after report of threat

MAUMELLE, Ark. – Police in Maumelle said that an increased police presence will be at local schools Monday morning after receiving a report of a threat made to one of the schools in the jurisdiction.

In an update made by the Maumelle Police Department , officials said a person of interest has been identified in connection with a threat made to a school. Investigators did not specify which school received the threat.

Police said they were notified of an unspecified threat to a school in Maumelle Sunday night.

Detectives said they are working with the Pulaski County Special School District, Maumelle Charter School and other schools in the jurisdiction during the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Maumelle Police Department at 501-851-1337.

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