A suspect has been identified following a threat to Newaygo Public Schools Friday.

This morning, NPS Superintendent Jeff Wright gave an update on the threat NPS received Friday.

Wright posted the following on NPS's Facebook page: 

"School Resource Officer Mitch Rood received some new information late last night regarding Friday nights incident. Officer Rood and other members of the Newaygo Police Department worked into the early morning hours to follow up on this information. Based on this further investigation a suspect was identified and located. The case has been turned over to the Newaygo County Prosecutor's Office. There is no threat to the school district."

 

"Officer Rood and other members of the Newaygo Police Department were diligent in their work. Mitch and the team were looking out for our students and staff. Once again, I appreciate their efforts to keep our community safe."

 

Classes resume as normal for students today.

On Sunday night, NPS Superintendent Jeff Wright said in a letter to parents: "On Friday, a staff member received a phone call from a person who made a threat toward the school district."

The Newaygo Police Department was contacted and they started an investigation into the nature of the call.

 

Wright said once some evidence was collected, the Holland City Police Department and the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office also became involved in the investigation. 

Wright continued in the letter that he has been in conversation with Chief Georgia Andrus of the Newaygo Police Department and School Resource Officer Mitch Rood.  Adding, "These law enforcement agencies conducted a thorough investigation and based on the evidence uncovered during the investigation."

Wright concluded his statement: "I understand that this is a stress inducing message. And, I wish that we didn't have to face these situations in public education." "Keeping our students and staff safe is a top priority for our district."

We will continue to follow this story as details become available.