12-year-old Belleville student charged with making terroristic threats

A 12-year-old Belleville student who police said made plans to harm school staff is facing charges. Belleville police were alerted of the threat by Belleville School District officials just before 3:30 p.m. Monday. Schools staff had learned of the threat from a classmate of the student. Police arrested the student and took them to the Dane County Juvenile Court. They face charges of disorderly conduct and making terroristic threats. School staff and police determined there is no further threat to the school. The 12-year-old student remains in their parents’ custody and is not allowed on school property until the school determines next steps. Belleville police also increased their presence at schools during the day and during events in the wake of the incident.