East Aiken Elementary was put on a soft lockdown earlier today, according to the Aiken County Sheriff's Office.
The school, located on Old Wagener Road, was on a soft lockdown because a man living across the street threatened to harm himself and would not answer the door of his home, according to Sgt. Jason Feemster. Deputies did make contact with the individual, and he was arrested for bench warrants, said Feemster.
Feemster added that no threats were made toward the students or school but the lockdown was in place as "an abundance of caution."
There was also a police presence at the school.