16-year-old charged with Class D Felony Threat of Terrorism

A local juvenile has been charged with a Class D Felony charge of Threat of Terrorism.

Around 11:30am yesterday the Maquoketa Police Department received information from the FBI National Threat Operations Center regarding a post made on social media. The post made mention of the Maquoketa Community Schools, resulting in officers patrolling the school area and halting bus service for the afternoon.

The 16-year-old student has been charged with a Class D Felony for Threat of Terrorism, immediately sending it into federal court. Due to the age of the suspect, no more information about them is being released at this time.

The Maquoketa PD is proud of their partnership with the school district and will always continue to ensure the safety of the students, teachers, parents, and community.

The Maquoketa Police Department thanks the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Preston Police Department, Maquoketa Community School District, FBI, Maquoketa Communications Center, Jackson County Co-Responders, Jackson County Attorney’s Office, and the Juvenile Court System for their prompt assistance.

All information collected from the Maquoketa Police Department and the Maquoketa Community School District.