COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa —

A teacher at an Iowa high school is under arrest accused of leaving a series of threatening notes around school referencing gun violence.

Local police said an investigation into a series of anonymous handwritten notes led them to Abraham Lincoln High School teacher Katrina Phelan, 37. Police said all the notes referenced committing gun violence on school property and were found in Phelan's classroom or by Phelan herself.

According to police in an affidavit, all four notes in question were either found and recovered by students in Phelan's classroom or by Phelan herself.

The affidavit says Phelan admitted to writing the notes and said they were written on paper from her classroom. Police said she confirmed the handwriting on the note was hers, but couldn't recall writing them.

The affidavit also states that when asked why she was writing these notes, Phelan responded by saying "it was out of concern, worry and frustration over the lack of control of her classroom."

When asked what she hoped to accomplish by writing these notes, investigators said Phelan told them maybe to bring attention to the fact that it's "not a safe place."

Investigators said they determined Phelane had no intentions or means of carrying out the threats. They describe one note posing as an unnamed student who said they were tired of being made fun of.

Phelan faces charges of Threats of Terrorism. The three counts are Class D felonies, punishable by up to 5 years in prison.

The following email was sent to ALHS parents:

The Council Bluffs Police Department has concluded its investigation into the threatening notes found at school a few weeks ago. They have determined the source of the notes to be a school employee. Investigators concluded there was no intent or means to carry out the threats. However, the employee has been charged with a crime, has voluntarily surrendered to the police, and will no longer be employed by the Council Bluffs Schools. We appreciate the detectives and their diligence in solving this crime.

During that investigation, students provided us with information that was helpful. This is what we expect from students at ALHS.

We want all students, parents and staff members to have confidence that our schools are safe and supportive environments.

Mrs. Bellows, Principal

FORT MITCHELL, Ky. —

Greater Cincinnati rallied around a family and their restaurant after harassing and threatening phone calls Thursday.

Fort Mitchell police are investigating the incidents at Oriental Wok on Buttermilk Pike.

The restaurant was packed full of support by Thursday evening, as friends, neighbors and loyal customers showed up to eat.

The Wong family is well-known in the region and their restaurant's Facebook page caught people's attention after they posted about the disturbing calls.

"They've really embraced us as a family and we feel the same, they are our family, this is our home," Angela Wong Miller said.

Overwhelming support came walking into the Oriental Wok for Thursday's dinner service.

Wong Miller said someone called the Fort Mitchell restaurant several times threatening to shoot the employees.

The family posted about the incident and other harassment they've faced.

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"Tonight, when I walked in, about 5:30 p.m., we already had 50 tables. They all dining room's full. They all tell me they want to come here and support me, especially tonight," owner Mike Wong said.

Wong Miller's father, Mike Wong, moved to America from Hong Kong 48 years ago and grew his family and this restaurant.

They found new family members in this community who came to their side in the midst of a frightening threat.

"I read the Facebook post and I got angry so this is the only way I know how to support them," customer Bridget Bauman said.

They were all dining in a place for friends.

"We've been friends with Mike and Helen and their kids, since, well, before the kids were born actually," customer John Voelker said.

Voelker said they've only grown closer through the years.

"I was devastated because they are such wonderful people," customer Charlotte Voelker said.

Between sips or bites, came hugs and reassurance.

"I love this guy. I can't understand," customer John Berger said.

As Berger enjoyed drinks and his meal, Mike Wong came by for a hug.

"Best friend, best customer," he said.

The family received heartfelt letters, too.

"They said we wanted to reach out and say how much we support your family and hate what you are going through, so I can't even read anymore because it's really heartfelt. So, thank you, thank you to our community, thank you so much," Wong Miller said.

The family said they've had cars and houses egged and have had nasty calls during the pandemic.

Fort Mitchell police said they've had no other calls like this reported and they are working to trace the calls made to this restaurant.

Police have added extra patrols at the restaurant.

Officers have urged anyone who received similar calls to contact their local police department.

Anyone with information about the incidents at Oriental Wok is asked to call the Fort Mitchell Police Department at 859-331-2823.