ECHS Student Charged with Intimidation for Allegedly Making Threats

The student was removed from school and booked into county jail on Wednesday.

Google image.

(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) – An East Central High School senior has been arrested and charged for allegedly making a threat of violence.

Hayden Moore, 18, of West Harrison, was booked into Dearborn County Jail on Wednesday.

He is charged with three counts of Intimidation (Level 6 Felony).

The charges stem from Moore allegedly commenting “if he were to shoot up the school, he’d hide his grandfather’s gun inside his binder and bring it to school.”

According to a news release from Prosecutor Lynn Deddens, Moore also allegedly made remarks about who would be killed first.

Deddens added that no gun was brought to the school or located at Moore’s residence.

“In today’s society, these types of comments cannot be made or tolerated. Schools need to be safe places and free from violence or threats of violence,” said Deddens.

East Central took action in removing Moore from school, and the Dearborn County Sheriff’s Office conducted the criminal investigation.

Moore is set to make his initial appearance in court on Thursday.

More from Local News

Events

2026 Ohio County Lilly Scholarship Applications Available

Hannah Kremer was the 2025 recipient of the full-tuition scholarship.

New Margaret Mary Health Hospital Taking Shape

The new hospital is expected to be completed in early 2026.

South Dearborn School Board Member Resigns

The board has yet to announce the process for filling the vacancy.

Cincinnati Man Takes First Place at Trojan Trot 5K

The second of six SIRC races was held on Saturday in St. Leon.

DCF's 24th Annual Golf Scramble Fundraiser Set for August 4

The round will be played at Hidden Valley Golf Club.

EC at L'Burg Kicks Off 2025 High School Football Broadcast Schedule

See where Eagle Country 99.3 is going to be each week of the regular season.

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Alan Jackson - Chattahoochee

Brett Young Drink With You 18:36
Fox News Fox News National Newscast 18:02
Jon Pardi Your Heart or Mine 17:59
Dixie Chicks Cowboy Take Me Away 17:55