(Crothersville, IN) – An 18-year-old Crothersville High School student was arrested Wednesday on felony Intimidation charges after he allegedly threats made towards the school.
Troopers at the Indiana State Police Versailles Post say at approximately 9:30 a.m., Crothersville police officers were notified by school officials that 18-year-old James S. Collman of Crothersville made comments to other students that he would cause harm to them and to the school. An officer arrived at the school very quickly and immediately detained Collman.
Due to the nature of the threats, the Crothersville Police Department requested assistance from additional law enforcement agencies in evacuating the school building. Officers from multiple agencies, including ISP, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Indiana State Excise Police, and Brownstown Police Department responded and worked with Crothersville school employees to quickly evacuate the building and get students to a safe location.
The Crothersville Schools administration canceled classes for the entire district for the remainder of the school day. Extra law enforcement remained on scene until students were safely released to go home.
Officers then cleared the building to make sure it is safe for the return of students. Additional resources, including a New Albany Police Department K-9 and the Columbus Police Department Bomb Squad assisted in clearing the building. No weapons or explosive devices were located during the sweep and the building was determined to be safe for the return of students and staff.
After the investigation by the Crothersville Police Department, with the assistance of state police detectives, Collman was arrested and taken to the Jackson County Jail where he was booked on a felony Intimidation count. Additional charges are possible.
Collman will remain in jail until an initial court appearance in Jackson County Circuit Court.
