DUBOIS – A man has been accused of directing a threat towards the DuBois Area School District, reported DuBois City police.
On Thursday city police were notified about the alleged threat against the district by DuBois School police.
According to city police, a truancy officer conducted a house check on North Church Street. The officer made contact with Michael Vetter, 65.
During the check, Vetter allegedly said he wanted to “blow up and shoot up the school.” He also allegedly said he would have friends help him, and personal information is easy to find online.
City police obtained an arrest warrant for Vetter for terroristic threats. He was taken into custody at his house without incident. Vetter was arraigned and released on $25,000 bail.
Vetter has been ordered not to possess any firearms and not to enter school property. His preliminary hearing has been scheduled for 10 a.m. Jan. 15.