Schools in Port Barre no longer on lockdown, suspect in custody
KATC
and last updated 2021-05-13 12:34:13-04
Lock downs at several schools in Port Barre have been lifted following a threat made by an individual on Thursday morning.
Port Barre Police say that on May 13, 2021 at around 7:45 AM Port Barre Police Department received a call from the Port Barre high school of a possible school threat. Port Barre high school, Port Barre elementary, Port Barre Headstart and Montessori schools were placed on lock down.
Law-enforcement from Louisiana State Police, Opelousas City Police, St. Landry Parish Sheriffs Office and Port Barre Police secured the schools and provided perimeter patrols.