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Evansville Police have made an arrest in connection with on-line threats against “an Evansville high school”. The threat was posted on Facebook overnight.
Police received a tip about a post under the name of Kaleb Jenson. The tipster said they were concerned with a comment that was posted on an Evansville Watch thread.
The thread originated on February 12th, but the comment was left at 9:50 on Thursday night. The post read-
“since Florida lost some people, it’s time for somebody else to (sic) I’m shooting up one of the Evansville High Schools tomorrow”
Investigators determined the IP address where the post originated from was 5717 Springfield Dr in Vanderburgh County. Working with EVSC officials, police were able to determine that Central High School student BRANDON LEE JONES (18) lived at that address.
Jones was located at Central and taken to police headquarters. During an interview, JONES admitted to creating the fake Facebook account on February 14th. He told investigators he posted the comment with the intent of causing school to be canceled on Friday. Due to multiple absences, JONES was concerned he would be referred to court if he missed anymore school days. JONES indicated there were no other factors that caused him to make the threatening statement.
Police do not believe anyone else was involved in this case. Anyone who may have information about this case is asked to contact EPD.
JONES was arrested for Felony Intimidation and Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct.

JONES is currently being booked into the Vanderbrugh County Jail. His booking photo will be available once he has been processed.

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.