Man arrested in reference to “faculty shooter” indicators found in 3 New Hampshire communities

BARNSTEAD, N.H. -- A person was arrested Friday after a number of signs saying "faculty shooter" have been found in Barnstead, Epsom, and Pittsfield, New Hampshire, the state's Division of Security introduced. Man Hanson, 61, of Pittsfield, faces multiple prices. 

An elevated amount of cops were positioned at faculties within the communities because of the indicators. Multiple schools initiated lockdowns as a precaution shortly after.

Hanson allegedly positioned the signs around the communities, the Department of Security said, however they determined there isn't any credible risk right now.

One such sign was written on a paper plate. The protection division released a photograph of the plate but blurred part of it "to protect the integrity of the investigation." 

Hanson was arrested on a felony charge of felony threatening and three misdemeanor charges including false report to legislation enforcement, false public alarm and felony threatening. He is being held in Merrimack County Jail pending a listening to scheduled for Tuesday.

No other suspects have been charged presently. 

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