Man arrested in reference to “school shooter” indicators present in 3 New Hampshire communities

BARNSTEAD, N.H. -- A man was arrested Friday after multiple signs saying "faculty shooter" were found in Barnstead, Epsom, and Pittsfield, New Hampshire, the state's Division of Safety introduced. Man Hanson, 61, of Pittsfield, faces multiple fees. 

An increased quantity of law enforcement officials had been placed at schools in the communities on account of the signs. A number of faculties initiated lockdowns as a precaution shortly after.

Hanson allegedly positioned the indicators across the communities, the Division of Safety said, but they determined there is no such thing as a credible menace presently.

One such sign was written on a paper plate. The safety department released a photo of the plate however blurred part of it "to protect the integrity of the investigation." 

Hanson was arrested on a felony cost of criminal threatening and three misdemeanor prices together with false report to law enforcement, false public alarm and felony threatening. He is being held in Merrimack County Jail pending a hearing scheduled for Tuesday.

No different suspects have been charged at the moment. 

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