For Immediate Release: September 5, 2024

HCSO Responds to Threats Against Soddy Daisy Middle School by Parent, Suspect Arrested

Hamilton County, TN – On September 5, 2024, Earlier today, at Soddy Daisy Middle School, it was reported to the school's administration that a parent of a current student had made threats toward the school.

On August 30, 2024 it was reported that the suspect had contacted a medical professional and during a conversation with them stated she, "will drive her car through the front of the school". Earlier today, the suspect stated to the school counselor that "I'm ready to come up there and burn that school down".

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Deputy (SRD) assigned to Soddy Daisy Middle School was made aware of these comments and started an investigation immediately. The HCSO SRD took witness statements and determined there was enough probable cause to make an arrest. Tennessee Homeland Security also offered their assistance in this investigation.

The suspect, Sarah Morton, was arrested and transported to the Hamilton County Jail & Detention Center without further incident.

At this time there is no active threat to the school's students or faculty.

The suspect, Sarah Morton, is being charged with:

- Threats of Mass Violence

No further information is available at this time.