MCPHERSON, Kan. — A 15-year-old McPherson student has been arrested in association with a note that was found in the bathroom of the high school on Tuesday.

The note was threatening in nature. That prompted the investigation Tuesday and Wednesday.

Police say they were concerned because some of the contents of the note were sent out by other students and that warranted an increase in having a police presence at the school, if nothing else, for peace of mind.

Students believed to be responsible for the note and its contents were detained and interviewed, leading to the arrest of the 15 year old. Information has been forwarded to the McPherson County Attorney who will decide what formal charges should be filed, if any. Police say others may also be charged in the case as well.

Any disciplinary action such as suspension or expulsion will be up to the USD 418 administrators.

Police credit a student and a wise parent who they say acted on observation of suspicious activity and reported it to law enforcement.

The name of the teen arrested was not released and police say no other information will be released at this time.