Salina Post

SALINA — USD 305 Superintendent William Hall and Capt. Mike Sweeney of the Salina Police Department held a news conference today regarding threats issued in a note to Salina Central High School.

A note was found on the property of Central High containing a threat that warranted increased security. A cellphone was also found at Central High that had been damaged by a bullet. These two items were not found together but are presumed to be related to the same issue.

Sweeney said no additional information was available regarding the issue and that the threat is under investigation. He also said the person or persons responsible would be facing felony charges when caught.

Security at Central High was increased today and also will be increased Friday. Patrol units around Salina South High School also have been increased.

Central High’s attendance was down 15 percent today, that equates to approximately 150 students. Hall did not have an exact number of students who missed due to the threat but said that the number is higher than normal. He said as long as parents call in the absence, it will be excused.

Anyone with information is asked to call (785) 825-8477.