\"Out of an abundance of caution, we have an increased law enforcement presence on campus today . . . \"<\/p>\n
UPDATE: 4 p.m. Arrest made. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office has issued a follow-up statement regarding this morning's police presence at G.W. Carver in Gonzales, La.<\/p>\n
The latest official press release stated: \"APSO arrest St. Amant man for verbal threat to school.<\/p>\n
\"The Ascension Parish Sheriffs Office was made aware of a verbal threat to school employees of G.W. Carver Primary School late yesterday evening, January 21.<\/p>\n
\"Throughout the investigation 26-year-old Brandon Henry was identified as the suspect who made the verbal threat.<\/p>\n
\"Out of abundance of caution, we increased our presence on campus today and a warrant was issued for Henry.<\/p>\n
\"He was located Wednesday afternoon, January 22, in Bay County, Florida and was arrested on charges for terrorizing, reckless operation, and improper telephone communication.<\/p>\n
\"He will be transported to the Ascension Parish Jail upon extradition.\"<\/p>\n
We have included a police photo of26-year-old Brandon Henry.<\/p>\n
ORIGINAL STORY:<\/p>\n
The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office emailed the media this morning to let people know the reason for an increased police presence at G.W. Carver Primary School.<\/p>\n
The letter, sent by Public Information Officer Allison B. Hudson read: \"The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office was made aware of a verbal threat that was made towards G.W. Carver Primary School yesterday evening.<\/p>\n
\"Out of an abundance of caution, we have an increased law enforcement presence on campus today, as is best practice whenever a threat is made.<\/p>\n
\"We can assure you that the school is safe and secure at this time.\"<\/p>\n
No other information is available at this time.G.W. Carver Primary School is part of the Ascension Public Schools system, located in Gonzales, Louisiana.<\/p>\n
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