Suspect in custody after police report that Jessamine Co. school threat was 'prank'
Mar 26, 2025
UPDATE: March 26 at 11 a.m.The Nicholasville Police Department reported that the "potential threat" to the East Jessamine High School was not credible and a suspect is in custody.The incident, police reported, has been "categori
zed as a 'prank.'" Police added that the response was due to a call regarding a person who was at the school with a firearm. UPDATE: March 26 at 9:40 a.m. The lockdown has been lifted for East Jessamine County High School, according to Jessamine County Schools. UPDATE: March 26 at 9:30 a.m. Jessamine County Schools reported that all schools are returning to normal activity, except East Jessamine County High School, as the Nicholasville Police Department continues to investigate a "potential threat" in the area. Original Story:According to Jessamine County Schools, the Nicholasville Police Department has requested that all schools in the district be placed on lockdown as police investigate a "potential threat." The district added that at this time there is not an immediate threat and all schools are safe. The Nicholasville Police Department stated, "There are no active threats nor injuries. Please remain patient as we address this matter." This is a developing story and LEX 18 will have additional information as it becomes available. ...read more read less