Area Man Arrested for Making Threats Against School Kids

CHARLES CITY, Iowa (AP) — A northeast Iowa man has been arrested after authorities say he made threatening statements against school children.

Acting Floyd County Attorney William Baresel said in a news release Wednesday that Loren Saxon of Charles City was arrested Sunday. He faces charges of terroristic threats and public intoxication, 2nd offense.

Police reports say Saxon was heavily intoxicated while at a Best Budget Inn in Charles City. He is accused of making threatening statements against school children, but officials did not elaborate.

The Floyd County Attorney's Office says Saxon remains at the county jail on $6,000 cash only bond.

The acting county attorney stated that if Saxon is released from jail, his office will be in contact with the superintendent of Charles City schools to make sure all necessary precautions are taken.