A parent was arrested Thursday in connection with threats of mass violence against Soddy Daisy Middle School, according to a news release from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office.
Sarah Morton is the parent of a student at the middle school, the release said.
On Aug. 30, Morton allegedly contacted a medical professional and said she “will drive her car through the front of the school,” according to the release.
On Thursday, Morton allegedly told the school counselor that she was “ready to come up there and burn that school down,” the release said.
The school’s resource deputy decided there was probable cause to arrest Morton after collecting witness statements, according to the release. The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security was also involved in the investigation, the release said.