Student Arrested After School Threat in McGehee, Arkansas

The 15-year-old suspect is being held at a juvenile detention facility and will appear in court on Friday.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 11:22am

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A student from the McGehee School District in Arkansas was arrested on Wednesday, April 15, after police say a school in Warren received a threat last week. The student is now facing a charge of communicating a false alarm and is being held at the Jack Jones Juvenile Detention Facility in Pine Bluff.

Why it matters

School threats have become an unfortunate reality in many communities, causing disruptions, fear, and concerns about student safety. This incident highlights the need for vigilance and swift action by law enforcement to address such threats and hold perpetrators accountable.

The details

On Friday, April 10, the Warren School District was placed on lockdown after officials received a phone call reporting a gun on campus. Investigators said no guns were found, but the threat prompted a police investigation. On Wednesday, April 15, deputies arrested the 15-year-old McGehee student and charged them with communicating a false alarm.

  • On Friday, April 10, the Warren School District was placed on lockdown.
  • On Wednesday, April 15, deputies arrested the 15-year-old McGehee student.

The players

McGehee School District

The school district where the arrested student is enrolled.

Bradley County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that investigated the threat and made the arrest.

Warren School District

The school district that received the threat and was placed on lockdown.

Jack Jones Juvenile Detention Facility

The facility where the arrested student is being held.

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What’s next

The student will have a first court appearance on Friday, April 17.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of schools, law enforcement, and the community working together to address school threats promptly and effectively, in order to maintain a safe learning environment for all students.