JACKON’S MILL, W.Va. — The “all clear” was given at Jackson’s Mill in Lewis County Friday afternoon following a several hour long investigation into a potential threat involving an internal text that went to several campers earlier in the day.
In a series of messages on Twitter at just before 3 p.m. Friday, the WVU Extension Service announced the “all clear” had been given after police determined the threat was not credible.
The extension service said those responsible had been removed from camp.
4-Hers between the ages of 14-21 are at the camp this week for Older Members Conference.
A series of texts Friday morning said police were called to the scene and campers were moved to a safe location after the text under investigation was received.
A second Twitter posting said Jackson’s Mill had been placed on lockdown. A third message said the incident was under investigation and invited parents to call Jackson’s Mill if they had any questions.
Two final messages Friday afternoon said both the investigation and camp programming itself were moving forward.
State, local and WVU law enforcement, along with staff at WVU Jackson’s Mill, have given the “all clear” at WVU Extension Service’s Older Member Conference after a reported threat earlier today. After an investigation, the threat was deemed not credible.
— WVU Extension (@WVUExtension) June 21, 2019
We appreciate the swift response of local, state and WVU police. The responsible parties have been identified and removed from camp. The WVU Police Department is completing a report and additional sanctions may be recommended.
— WVU Extension (@WVUExtension) June 21, 2019
Camp programming continues according to schedule. Camp will remain closed to outside visitors, per normal camp policy. Parents/guardian who wish to pick up a child may do so by reaching out to camp staff to make proper arrangements. Campers who are 18+ may sign out at any time.
— WVU Extension (@WVUExtension) June 21, 2019
A potential threat was reported at WVU Extension Service’s Older Member Conference at WVU Jackson’s Mill earlier today when an anonymous internal text was transmitted to several campers. Police are on the scene and all campers have been moved to a safe location.
— WVU Extension (@WVUExtension) June 21, 2019
The facility was placed on lock down. Once authorities give the “all clear,” students will be encouraged to reach out to parents/guardians.
— WVU Extension (@WVUExtension) June 21, 2019
The incident is under investigation and WVU and WVU Extension Service are cooperating with authorities. Parents may call WVU Jackson’s Mill at 304-269-5100. More information will be provided, as it becomes available.
— WVU Extension (@WVUExtension) June 21, 2019