Man arrested in connection with “faculty shooter” indicators present in 3 New Hampshire communities

BARNSTEAD, N.H. -- A man was arrested Friday after multiple signs saying "college shooter" have been present in Barnstead, Epsom, and Pittsfield, New Hampshire, the state's Division of Security introduced. Man Hanson, 61, of Pittsfield, faces multiple prices. 

An increased quantity of law enforcement officials have been placed at colleges in the communities because of the signs. A number of colleges initiated lockdowns as a precaution shortly after.

Hanson allegedly positioned the indicators around the communities, the Division of Safety said, but they decided there isn't a credible menace presently.

One such sign was written on a paper plate. The safety department released a photo of the plate however blurred part of it "to protect the integrity of the investigation." 

Hanson was arrested on a felony charge of criminal threatening and three misdemeanor expenses including false report to legislation enforcement, false public alarm and criminal threatening. He is being held in Merrimack County Jail pending a listening to scheduled for Tuesday.

No other suspects have been charged presently. 

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