Former High School Teacher Arrested in School Threat Incident

In a press release Monday night, Noble County Sheriff Jason Mackie reported that charges have been filed pertaining to the events that took place at Caldwell High School on Saturday evening. David J. Gruver, 38, of Caldwell was arrested shortly after the high school was evacuated. Gruver, a former Caldwell High School teacher, was charged with Inducing Panic, a Felony of the Second Degree, with Firearm and School Safety Zone Specifications.

Noble County Court Judge Jennifer Arnold held an initial appearance hearing on Monday afternoon. Prior to the hearing, Noble County Prosecutor Jordan Croucher filed a motion for the court to set a bond hearing and to hold Gruver without bail until the hearing. The court granted the request and subsequently set the matter for bond hearing on Thursday, October 3, 2024.

Sheriff Jason Mackie said, “I cannot comment on case details at this time. However, I can comment on the great job that our Noble County Deputies and Dispatchers, Caldwell School Staff, along with our partners from other agencies, did in responding to, and assisting with, the safe evacuation of the school. Specifically, I would like to thank the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, and the Byesville Police Department, who all sent officers to the scene, as well as the multiple other agencies that were staging manpower and equipment in case it was needed.”