Rapid City Police Arrest Suspect Responsible for False Gun Threat at Elementary School

RAPID CITY, SD.    –    Rapid City police have arrested the suspect responsible for reporting false information that sent Pinedale Elementary into lockdown status on afternoon of September 12th. She is identified as 29-year-old Ricky Peck of Rapid City. Peck has since been arrested for False Reporting to Authorities and Disturbance of School.

This case is in the process of being handed off to the Pennington County State’s Attorney Office. Any additional inquiries about the incident should be directed to their office.