Man arrested in reference to “college shooter” signs found in 3 New Hampshire communities

BARNSTEAD, N.H. -- A person was arrested Friday after multiple signs saying "college shooter" have been found in Barnstead, Epsom, and Pittsfield, New Hampshire, the state's Division of Safety announced. Guy Hanson, 61, of Pittsfield, faces multiple prices. 

An increased quantity of police officers have been placed at faculties within the communities because of the signs. A number of schools initiated lockdowns as a precaution shortly after.

Hanson allegedly positioned the signs across the communities, the Division of Security said, however they decided there isn't a credible menace at this time.

One such signal was written on a paper plate. The protection division launched a photograph of the plate however blurred part of it "to protect the integrity of the investigation." 

Hanson was arrested on a felony charge of felony threatening and three misdemeanor fees together with false report to regulation enforcement, false public alarm and felony threatening. He's being held in Merrimack County Jail pending a hearing scheduled for Tuesday.

No other suspects have been charged presently. 

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