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Calloway Co. Sheriff: 'Concerning' Juvenile Instagram Posts Involved High School

Calloway Sheriff's Office, via Facebook

A juvenile is in the McCracken County Juvenile Detention Center after making "social media posts that caused concern" on Instagram directed towards Calloway County High School.

In a release from the Calloway County Sheriff's Office, the police were made aware of the posts Thursday evening. While the posts made no specific threats, law enforcement, aided by the Kentucky State Police, conducted an investigation at the middle and high school campuses on Friday.

The return of a search warrant on Instagram revealed the identity of the creator. The Sheriff's Office conducted interviews, including one with the suspect that led to a confession and further unseen messages and information. The warrant was for Terroristic Threatening in the 2nd Degree. 

Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.
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