Two teens arrested in bomb threats at Franklin High

Franklin police arrested a 14-year-old and a 15-year-old after an investigation into a pair of bomb threats that led to the evacuation of Franklin High on consecutive days this month.

The two suspects were arrested at 11 a.m. Monday, Franklin Police Chief Morris Beverly said. The suspects, both of whom are boys, were each booked on charges of terrorizing and communication of false information. The 15-year-old also faces two counts of simple assault.

The two suspects were booked, processed and released pending juvenile court proceedings.

Police received calls about bomb threats at Franklin High at 7:10 a.m. Jan. 13 and 7:21 a.m. Jan. 14.

The Detectives Division, with help from the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office, identified the suspects, Beverly said.