PSCO Responds to Threat at MES

On Friday, March 24, 2023, the Phillips County Sheriff's Office received a call from the Malta Elementary School regarding a student stating a firearm was present in their backpack on school property.

Deputies investigated the incident and it was discovered that the student was referring to a past incident that happened at the school and, in joking fashion, had in fact made the statement about having a firearm in a backpack.

No firearm was located and the individual stated that they have never had a firearm in their backpack at school or at other times.

No citations were issued in the incident but it has been forwarded to the County Attorney's office for their review and recommendation.

-Sheriff Lytle

Publisher's Note: According to Malta Public School's Social Media Page, the incident occurred on Thursday, March 23, after school hours.