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The Honolulu Advertiser
Updated at 5:53 p.m., Thursday, November 13, 2008

Big Island police arrest student for Internet threat

Advertiser Staff

A 25-year-old University of Hawai'i-Hilo student was arrested today for investigation of terroristic threatening after posting a perceived threatening message on a Web site, police said.

The exact wording of the posting has not been released, as the investigation is ongoing, police said. Administrators contacted police after learning of the posting. The student was taken from his classroom on campus by police and arrested. He is being held in police cellblock, pending additional investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call 808-962-2383 or the police nonemergency number at 808-935-3311. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call CrimeStoppers at 808-961-8300 in Hilo or 808-329-8181 in Kona.