The Houlton Police Department issued a statement Thursday evening about an incident at the Houlton Junior/Senior High School involving a threat earlier in the day:

Police made an arrest after investigating the incident, and determined it to be hoax, said Chief DeLuca. He also said, "At no point were the staff, students or community in danger," and went on to say:

Thanks to the community, parents, staff, police officers but most importantly the students for your trust in the police department to handle such situations.

UPDATE: Press Release from the Houlton Police Department:

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