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Mission High School Bomb Threat Deemed a False Alarm, Student Arrested
A 17-year-old student was arrested for making a bomb threat at Mission High School. The threat was later determined to be a joke, but the student now faces a state jail felony charge.
Published September 06 2024
17-Year-Old Arrested for Bomb Threat at Mission High School, Investigation Ongoing
Mission, TX – A 17-year-old student at Mission High School was arrested today after falsely claiming there was a bomb in his classroom. The threat was reported at around 11 a.m., prompting an immediate response from school officials and law enforcement.
Incident and Investigation
The student reportedly made the bomb threat out loud during class, which was overheard by a teacher who promptly notified authorities. Multiple officers arrived at the school, and the campus was placed on a “hold,” rather than a full lockdown, while the classroom was thoroughly searched. Fortunately, no explosives were found.
The student later confessed that the threat was intended as a joke. However, authorities took the matter seriously, and the student was arrested for making a false alarm or report, a state jail felony.
Legal Consequences
Mission PD Investigator Rodriguez confirmed that the student is in custody and will be arraigned tomorrow. The charge of false alarm or report can carry serious legal consequences, even when the threat is made in jest.
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