All articles tagged with #social media threat
A man named Billy Cagle was arrested at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport after threatening to shoot it up on social media and being found with an assault rifle, with authorities stating he posed a serious threat that was thwarted by law enforcement collaboration.
The Texas State Capitol was evacuated and closed after a social media threat amid protests by Democratic lawmakers opposing redistricting plans, with some Democrats staying overnight in the Capitol in defiance of law enforcement directives, highlighting ongoing political tensions over redistricting and legislative procedures.
Authorities in Ohio have found 15-year-old Kaylee Cope, who was reported missing and in extreme danger, after she was taken from Grove City. The suspect, 17-year-old Jeffery Gimenez, was captured and arrested, and an abandoned vehicle believed to be connected to the case was recovered. Gimenez, who is also wanted for robbery in Pickaway County, allegedly posted a threatening video on social media.
Law enforcement agencies in Iowa investigated a social media threat made against the Iowa State Capitol building but determined it to be not credible. The building was thoroughly searched and cleared, and normal activities have resumed.
The Iowa State Patrol investigated a social media threat to the Iowa Capitol on Saturday, prompted by information received from the United States Capitol Police. After determining the threat was not credible, the State Fire Marshal's Office and Iowa State Patrol conducted a sweep of the building and found nothing of concern. Normal activities resumed, but an Iowa Democratic Party Black Caucus event honoring Martin Luther King Jr. was moved to a different location as a precaution.
The Cedar Rapids Community School District in Iowa canceled classes on Monday after a social media threat was made. The source of the threat is unknown, but the district is working with law enforcement agencies to investigate the situation. All schools were closed, and morning activities and day care were canceled for the safety of students and staff. No further details about the nature of the threat have been provided.
The Cedar Rapids Community School District in Iowa has canceled all schools, day care, and athletic activities on Monday due to a social media threat. The closure is for the safety of students and staff, and an investigation is underway by local and federal authorities. Staff at the district's offices are still expected to report to work, but those working in school buildings are not allowed to enter.
A student from Kettering Fairmont High School has been arrested after making a social media threat against the school. The school will remain closed for the day, but all after-school activities will take place as scheduled. The district has pledged to pursue school disciplinary action and any legal actions against the perpetrator. This comes almost one week after another threat was called into the school, with an arrest made during that threat investigation.
Elon Musk has threatened to reassign NPR's Twitter account to "another company." Musk suggested he would transfer the network's main account on Twitter, under the @NPR handle, to another organization or person. The idea shocked even longtime observers of Musk's spur-of-the-moment and erratic leadership style. Handing over established accounts to third parties poses a serious risk of impersonation and could imperil a company's reputation, said social media experts.
Tybee Island police are aware of a social media threat of gun violence targeting this weekend's rumored large gathering at Peach Fest. The police department is taking the message seriously and has shared it with law enforcement partners. Officials are preparing for the event as they did for last weekend's Orange Crush, which caused gridlock in the area. Chatham County Police will have additional staffing for traffic control and emergency response on Highway 80, and drivers should expect delays.
Hellgate High School in Missoula, Montana was placed on lockdown after a social media threat of an active shooter was reported just before 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday. The Missoula Police Department responded to the scene and began investigating while ensuring that students were safe. Law enforcement also searched a private residence but say a person of interest was not found there. Three girls have been detained as persons of interest in connection with the incident, and several others are being questioned. The lockdown has been lifted, and the school day is expected to continue as usual on Thursday.