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Threat of school violence found in Mifflin County Junior High School bathroom, suspect identified

Out of an abundance of caution, there was an increased police presence at the MCJHS on Wednesday.
Credit: WPMT
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MIFFLIN COUNTY, Pa. — Charges are being filed against a Mifflin County School District student after a threat of school violence was found. 

The Mifflin County Regional Police Department and MCJHS school administration had been investigating the threat of school violence that was found written on the boys' restroom wall at the Mifflin County Junior High School on Tuesday, Sept. 10, according to Superintendent Vance. S. Varner. 

Out of an abundance of caution, there was an increased police presence at the MCJHS on Wednesday. 

An MCJHS student, who has not been identified by police due to age, was questioned and allegedly confessed to the act.

The Mifflin County Regional Police Department is reportedly filing charges against the student. 

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