All articles tagged with #juvenile arrest
A 13-year-old in Washington state was arrested after police found him with over 20 guns, ammunition, and writings related to school shootings, indicating a potential mass shooting plan. The boy, who had an obsession with past school shooters, was detained and charged with threats and firearm possession, while authorities investigate his intentions and the legality of the weapons.
Zach Swallen's 15-year-old son, Boom, is being hailed as a hero for providing a tip that helped thwart a potential mass shooting at Mariemont High School, despite being threatened directly by the alleged perpetrator. The 14-year-old suspect, who had a detailed plan and access to firearms, has been arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated murder. Boom's bravery has been recognized with a National Student Hero Award, and his father hopes the incident will encourage others to reach out and help if they see a fellow student in distress.
An 11-year-old boy was arrested in Arizona after bringing a loaded gun into Mountainside Middle School in Scottsdale, prompting a lockdown. The school resource officer confirmed the gun was real and loaded, and the campus was swept for additional weapons. The boy is facing charges for possessing a firearm as a minor, having a deadly weapon on school grounds, and recklessly handling a deadly weapon. The school confirmed it was an isolated incident and stated that there is no threat to the community.
A 7-year-old child was arrested and charged with first degree arson after allegedly setting his family's home on fire in West Virginia. The child intentionally set fire to the house with his parents inside, but everyone made it out alive. Two people suffered minor burns. The investigation is ongoing and the nature of the case is sensitive.
A 16-year-old from Dania Beach, Florida, was arrested on suspicion of making a series of false reports of bomb threats at several schools and the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Friday, causing disruptions and evacuations. The teenager now faces charges of written threats to kill, false report of a bomb or firearm, and disruption of a school function. Making reports of a hoax or false active shooter, or “swatting,” is a disturbing trend that continues to cause disruptions of school life across the country.
A 16-year-old from Dania Beach, Florida, was arrested on suspicion of making a series of false reports of bomb threats at several schools and the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Friday, causing disruptions and evacuations. The teenager now faces charges of written threats to kill, false report of a bomb or firearm, and disruption of a school function. Making reports of a hoax or false active shooter, or “swatting,” is a disturbing trend that continues to cause disruptions of school life across the country.