Student arrested: http://media.www.mtsusidelines.com/media/storage/paper202/news/2008/10/09/BreakingNews/Mtsu-Student.Arrested-3480498.shtml
As of noon today, all MTSU classes have been canceled until Oct. 15 while police investigate a "credible threat" made to the university.
President McPhee issued a statement citing a series of "threatening e-mails and suspicious fires."
Deputy Chief Gaines at the Murfreesboro Fire Department would not confirm or deny these fires on campus.
"Right now, we're in the middle of investigating an incident [on campus]," Gaines said. "I cannot give out any further information at this time, since we're mitigating the situation."
McPhee's statement said that during this time, campus security will be increased. University offices will maintain normal business hours and other campus events will go on as scheduled.
"Following our regularly scheduled fall break, classes will resume on Wednesday, October 15," he said. "Employees and students are encouraged to report any unusual or suspicious activity to Campus Police."
McPhee assured the university that more information will be provided on the MTSU home page as details become available.
This past Wednesday, Oct. 8, several campus e-mail clients received general but threatening e-mails. The author of the threat indicated that the unspecific action would take place today, Oct. 9. An investigation is being conducted to locate the sender. The campus police is asking any suspicious activity be reported immediately.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the MTSU Police Department at 615-898-2424 or Crimestoppers at 615-893-7867.
We will continue to follow this story and will provide more news as it develops.
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