Another Teen Arrested for Allegedly Threatening Schools in the RGV
Edinburg CISD and local authorities address rising school threats in the Rio Grande Valley, as a 14-year-old from Missouri is arrested for posting threats against local schools on social media.
Published September 16, 2024
Authorities have arrested yet another teenager in connection with school threats made against schools in the Rio Grande Valley. A 14-year-old from Missouri was arrested on Saturday for posting threats on social media targeting McAllen and Edinburg CISD schools. Local authorities are now working with Kansas City law enforcement to determine the charges the teen will face.
Edinburg CISD Police Chief Ricardo Perez warned that reposting messages can also result in legal trouble. “Reposting messages can also get you in trouble. Even if you’re just sharing it with a friend, you’re part of the problem,” Perez said at a press conference.
Hidalgo County District Attorney Terry Palacios added that threats, including bomb or shooting threats, can result in severe consequences, including 2 to 10 years in jail and fines up to $10,000. “We are going to be prosecuting those threats,” Palacios emphasized.
Residents in the community voiced their concerns about the impact of these threats, with some expressing that children are losing their innocence due to fear of mass shootings. One local resident added, “Criminals will always find a way to get guns, no matter what.”
In response to rising safety concerns, school districts have increased on-campus police presence, added more security cameras, and implemented stricter safety protocols for visitors. Authorities are also reminding the public that minors who post online threats will be prosecuted.
Authorities have arrested yet another teenager in connection with school threats made against schools in the Rio Grande Valley. A 14-year-old from Missouri was arrested on Saturday for posting threats on social media targeting McAllen and Edinburg CISD schools. Local authorities are now working with Kansas City law enforcement to determine the charges the teen will face.
Edinburg CISD Police Chief Ricardo Perez warned that reposting messages can also result in legal trouble. “Reposting messages can also get you in trouble. Even if you’re just sharing it with a friend, you’re part of the problem,” Perez said at a press conference.
Hidalgo County District Attorney Terry Palacios added that threats, including bomb or shooting threats, can result in severe consequences, including 2 to 10 years in jail and fines up to $10,000. “We are going to be prosecuting those threats,” Palacios emphasized.
Residents in the community voiced their concerns about the impact of these threats, with some expressing that children are losing their innocence due to fear of mass shootings. One local resident added, “Criminals will always find a way to get guns, no matter what.”
In response to rising safety concerns, school districts have increased on-campus police presence, added more security cameras, and implemented stricter safety protocols for visitors. Authorities are also reminding the public that minors who post online threats will be prosecuted.
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