Philadelphia

Student Accused of Threat Against Philly Charter School: Police

Philadelphia police investigated remarks on social media to determine if they rose to the level of a true threat against a local charter school Thursday, and then dismissed the matter.

Police responded to Franklin Towne Charter High School at 5301 Tacony St. in the city's Bridesburg neighborhood just after 8:30 a.m., according to reports.

Responding officers took a student into custody, question that student and others, but did not disclose any details about the alleged remarks.

Franklin Towne officials said the incident did not interfere with normal school activity.

About 1,200 students attend the high school, according to the school's website.

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