Authorities seek tips on who wrote Hopkins bomb threat

Hopkins Middle School administration immediately evacuated the building and contacted law enforcement authorities Friday afternoon after finding a threat saying “I will bomb da school” written on a stall door in the Hopkins Middle School boys’ bathroom.

Deputies from the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office responded; and a Gun Lake Tribal Police K-9 Bomb unit was called. A search was performed to assure that the building was safe. Law Enforcement cleared the building at about 2:20 p.m.

A sheriff’s spokesperson said, “Though we had no reason to believe this was a viable threat, all necessary safety precautions were taken to protect the students. Incidents such as this cause a major disruption to the school day and emotional distress to the students. These types of threats will not be tolerated.

“The Hopkins School District and our office will work diligently to find out who wrote this statement and prosecute to the fullest extent of the law.”

A reward leading to the arrest of the individual responsible for the threat is available through Silent Observer at 1.800.554.3633.

The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Gun Lake Tribal Police Department and Hopkins Area Fire Department.