Kevin Noah Minder was taken into custody in Lucas County, Ohio, Wednesday. Courtesy | MSN, Hillsdale Police
Police arrested Kevin Noah Minder in Lucas County, Ohio, Wednesday, for recent threats against Hillsdale Community Schools, Hillsdale County Prosecuting Attorney Jamie Wisniewski announced in a press release Wednesday afternoon.
“On Jan. 28, the Hillsdale County prosecuting attorney’s office issued charges for threat of terrorism, malicious use of a telecommunications device, and assault with intent to do great bodily harm against Kevin Minder,” Wisniewski said in the press release. “On Jan. 29, law enforcement advised that the suspect had been apprehended in Lucas County, Ohio.”
Lucas County includes Toledo. It does not share a border with Hillsdale County.
Hillsdale Community Schools received a threatening voicemail against a staff member at Gier Elementary Monday, according to Ted Davis, superintendent of Hillsdale Community Schools.
“The message not only indicated the caller knew the staff member’s home address, but also included a series of threats to come to the school with a weapon and cause harm to students and staff,” Wisniewski said in the press release.
The school district immediately contacted the City of Hillsdale Police, who then included Michigan State Police in the investigation.
“Any time we receive any type of threat or threatening communication, we implement our response protocol and contact city police,” Davis said.
Davis said after meeting with the police and school board, the district decided to cancel Tuesday classes for safety measures.
The school communicated this cancellation to parents via text, call, email, and the Hillsdale School District website. Schools remained closed Wednesday.
In her press release, Wisniewski said Minder will return to Michigan to face charges and is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
The Hillsdale Community Schools announced on its website thanking law enforcement and said school will resume Thursday and have police presence and counselors available.
“The Hillsdale Police Department will have an increased and visible presence on campus to provide additional supervision and help maintain a safe and comfortable school environment for all students and staff,” the announcement read.