COWLEY COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Cowley County are investigating a teen for criminal threat.

Just after 8 a.m. on Friday, Police received information about a possible threat directed toward Arkansas City High School, 1200 W. Radio Lane, according to a media release.

The information came from a social media post associated with clowns.

An investigation into the post began immediately, culminating at 2 p.m. when officers located a possible suspect in the case at a home in Arkansas City.

The 17-year-old juvenile was processed by officers and released to the custody of a parent, pending case review by the Cowley County Attorney’s Office.