JAY – Police and a middle school principal investigated a complaint that a student at the school made threats against multiple students earlier this month.

Police Chief Larry White Sr. said the incident occurred Oct. 13. Officer Russell Adams was the primary investigator.

“The complaint was thoroughly investigated and reports sent to the District Attorney’s Office and juvenile intake and also to the Attorney General’s Office,” White said.

The case was sent to the Office of the Attorney General because of some statements alleged to have been made by the student, White said.

“Jay Police Department has done all that it can do at this time, which the law allows, and we are waiting for review from the DA’s office and AG’s office in regards to any charges,” White said.

Contrary to a television news report, White said, there is no list of victims.

The School Department has a process in place for situations like this and Middle School Principal Scott Albert followed the policies and procedures in connection with the incident, Jay Superintendent Robert Wall said Tuesday.

Building principals have the authority to suspend students up to 10 days, he said.

Wall said the student, who is under 14, was disciplined but declined to say what the action was.

The School Department process shows that if no risk is found for an infraction, a student serves a suspension then returns to school with an action plan.

“We feel it is a nonstory after following through with the process,” Wall said. “Things appeared in the news not represented to the way it should have been represented. We certainly take school safety very seriously and our process very seriously.”