RENO COUNTY —As law enforcement authorities investigate nationwide threats made against schools, a student in USD 308-Hutchinson is facing charges for a joke on social media that was not funny.
On Friday, the administration and School Resource Officer at Hutchinson High School were made aware of a photoshopped image on social media of a gun being pointed at one of the students, according to a statement from principal Ryan Ewy,
The student was quickly identified by school staff and the School Resource Officer immediately started investigating and took the student into custody.
The student responsible for the photo has admitted it was fake and done as a joke. The photo has been sent to several students, and the case has been turned over to the Hutchinson Police Department.
The student is facing a serious person felony, according to Hutchinson Police.
We will continue to be vigilant with an increased police presence and the monitoring of social media, according to Ewy's statement