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Lakewood Schools Close After Alleged Snapchat Threat as State Police Probe Father–Son Video

State police say the video does not indicate a threat to the public.

Overview

  • Lakewood Public Schools in northeastern Barry County closed all buildings Wednesday, Oct. 29, as a precaution during a Michigan State Police investigation.
  • Troopers say they were alerted around 11 p.m. Tuesday to a Snapchat video showing a 40-year-old from Holt with his 17-year-old son from Sunfield and a weapon.
  • Investigators have identified and contacted the two individuals tied to the video.
  • A search warrant executed Wednesday morning led police to seize weapons and electronic devices from a residence.
  • The father and son are cooperating and not in custody, and MSP plans to submit its report to the Eaton County Prosecutor for review.