A former student banned from the Western Nevada College campus has allegedly sent “disturbing” and “threatening” emails to WNC and Nevada System of Higher Education staff. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is investigating the matter.

A security alert was issued Monday on the WNC website. The former WNC student named in the alert is Eric Hodgdon. Online college records show there was a 2007 WNC graduate Eric Arthur Hodgdon.

“He is currently trespassed from WNC and an order for protection is being sought through Carson Justice Court,” according to the alert.

The alert said if “this person is seen on campus, notify the WNC public safety department and local law enforcement immediately.” The public safety officer number for WNC is (775) 230-1952. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Dispatch number is (775) 887-2009.