Due to allegations that they made distinct threats against Florida’s Broward County Public Schools prior to and during the first week of classes, two students were placed under arrest.
On Saturday, August 10, a 13-year-old kid was taken into custody for allegedly sharing a portion of his photo on Snapchat, along with a written threat to carry out a mass shooting at Fort Lauderdale BCPS officers.
According to authorities, he was unhappy about the new cellphone policy for students, which mandates that the devices be turned off or kept in airplane mode during the whole day, including lunch.
The Broward Sheriff’s Office stated in a news release on Friday that “That following day, the teenager was apprehended after being located at his Weston residence.”
Subsequently, on August 15, a girl purportedly of the same age made threats on Snapchat against Cooper City High School. The specifics of that incident were not disclosed by the sheriff’s office.
On Monday, August 12, the Broward County Public Schools went back to school.
At an early August news conference, Sheriff Dr. Gregory Tony declared, “None of this stuff is a joking or laughing matter.” We’ll find you and take you into custody if you threaten us on social media or in any other way.
The two teenagers are accused of writing threats to commit murder, serious bodily harm, carry out a mass shooting, or act as terrorists. The additional charge of using a two-way communication device to aid a felony is levied against each kid.
“It’s regrettable that this occurs frequently throughout the academic year,” Tony stated during the previous press conference. “Avoid letting your kids make a mistake that results in a felony arrest on their record that they most likely won’t be able to remove.”