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46-year-old man arrested for online threats against Paragon Mills Elementary School

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A 46-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday after he reportedly posted online threats against Paragon Mills Elementary School.

Brian W. Jones has been charged with making a threat of mass violence involving a school and false reporting of an emergency.

Metro Police were notified by a woman in Colorado who saw Jones' disturbing posts. It was later learned that he had a history of making threats toward the school.

Police said there were no firearms or explosive materials found in his home.

He is jailed on $25,000 bond.


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