HUMBOLDT, Ariz. (AP) - Yavapai County authorities say a Humboldt man has been arrested for allegedly making an online threat.
County sheriff’s detectives say they received a tip about a Facebook post Wednesday by a man identified as Thomas Hunter who allegedly was planning a killing spree.
Detectives discovered a possible home address for Hunter about a block away from an elementary school in Humboldt and within direct view of the playground.
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The school was locked down while detectives investigated.
Sheriff’s officials say Hunter was found at the Humboldt address and he insisted the online post was a joke.
They say Hunter was arrested on suspicion of trying to incite terror.
He remains jailed in Camp Verde on a $20,000 bond.
It was unclear Thursday if he has a lawyer yet.
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