DALEVILLE — The Daleville Police Department has arrested a suspected connected to a Facebook post that contained threats of violence against schools and daycares.
Police were notified of the post Monday evening. The post did not identify a specific location or name any particular school or facility, but authorities believe it was made locally.
The Delaware County Sheriff's Department said the suspect was arrested and remanded to the custody of the Delaware County Jail on Wednesday.
"The safety of our community, especially the safety of our children and our schools, remains our top priority," police said in a statement.
Local schools and daycares were notified of the threat. The Daleville Police Department increased patrols and monitored school locations while communicating regularly with school administrators and county law enforcement partners.
Police said there is no ongoing threat to the community.
The suspect's identity was not immediately released.
