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Benson man arrested for making threats, possibly related to school violence

Local police worked together with deputies
Benson man arrested for making threats, possibly related to school violence
Benson man arrested for making threats, possibly related to school violence
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TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Benson Police Department has arrested a resident of Benson, Ariz. for allegedly verbalizing threats, possibly related to school violence.

Cochise County Sheriff's Department deputies say they first heard about a 50-year-old man making threats Friday.

Officers report having gone to the man's home and arresting him.

He is held for a grand jury scheduled for Thursday, July 21, a legal document reveals.

According to Chief of Police Gregory A. Volker, Benson officers worked with Chochise deputies and the Cochise County Attorney's Office during this incident.

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