Gainesville Police have arrested Carlos Arevalo in connection with the bomb threat called into 911 Thursday that disrupted operations at Gainesville High School.
Arevalo was taken into custody at his home in Flowery Branch following the execution of a search warrant conducted by the Gainesville Police Department, Hall County Sheriff’s Office, and the FBI.
Gainesville Police, in announcing the arrest late Thursday night, noted the assistance of “our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners” throughout the investigation. Additionally, K-9 teams from agencies across Georgia responded to assist with the security sweep of the school.
Arevalo remains in custody at the Hall County Jail, facing felony charges.