A Salem teenager has been arrested and charged in connection with making a social media threat against Adam Stephens Middle School. Salem Police say received calls on Tuesday night, May 30, from concerned residents about a social media message, threatening the safety of the school on Wednesday, May 31.

Salem Police along with Salem-Keizer Public Schools security personnel worked to implement extra safety precautions on campus. Officials say a notification was sent to families, faculty, and staff at the school, and a community notification was published on Salem Police's social media channels.

Detectives worked through the night to identify the origin of the message which professed violence at the school. Detectives were able to determine the source of the message and contacted residents at the location. Officials say a 14-year-old boy was the individual who posted a graphic with the threat on Instagram.

The teen was arrested and taken to the Marion County Juvenile Department on the charge of disorderly conduct in the first degree. Because he is a minor, his name will not be released.