Event Brief
Putnam Deputies Respond to Hoax School Threats
Filed: May 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: Deputies responded to hoax threats at two schools, triggering lockdowns and full searches after an anonymous AR-15 claim.
WHO: Putnam County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) deputies
WHAT: Responded to hoax threats involving alleged firearms at two local schools; conducted hard lockdowns and full searches
WHEN: May 19, 2026 at 11:14 AM ET
WHERE: Putnam County, Tennessee
WHY: An anonymous caller reported an armed person with an AR-15 hiding in a school bathroom, prompting the lockdown and search.
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