Press Release Marion County Sheriff’s Office

On the evening of September 19 th , 2024 the Marion County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a message sent via social
media by a student of the Melcher-Dallas School District which had raised concerns. The Marion County Sheriff Office in
conjunction with the Melcher-Dallas School district have investigated the message and determined that no threat to the
school or any students was ever made. Parents of the student have been made aware of the circumstances and are
working collectively with the school district and the sheriff’s office to handle the situation appropriately.