Update: Girl, 11, Charged With Threats Toward Local Schools

September 13, 2024

UPDATE: 4:15 p.m – The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an 11-year old middle school student for this threat.

There is an additional law enforcement presence as schools in Escambia County today following a social media threat Friday morning.

Escambia County Public Schools said in a statement that the district and local law enforcement were made aware early Friday morning of a potential threat against several area schools.

“In the early morning hours of Friday, September 13, Escambia County Public Schools and local law enforcement were made aware of a potential social media threat made against several area schools. In the hours since, local law enforcement has been working diligently to determine the source and validity of this threat. As a result, there will be heightened law enforcement presence at our campuses today,” the district said.

“We are grateful for our partners in law enforcement and will work hand in hand with them until we discover and hold accountable those who would threaten our campuses. Rest assured, we take all threats against our campuses very seriously and are taking appropriate precautions to protect our students and staff. We urge parents to have pointed conversations with their students about the seriousness of this type of behavior and to monitor their social media accounts. It is our intention to use every legal means at our disposal to mete out serious consequences to any person who would seek to jeopardize the safety of our schools.”

The district did not provide any additional detail, and no specific schools were identified.

Numerous parents provided NorthEscambia.com with a copy of the alleged photo and threat that were posted online. A search indicated that photo was posted first a year ago and it was altered with additional text.

Comments

8 Responses to “Update: Girl, 11, Charged With Threats Toward Local Schools”

  1. Parenting on September 14th, 2024 4:33 am

    Why does an 11yr old have social media? Not even close to mature enough to have it. And they just proved it.

  2. Stephen on September 14th, 2024 12:53 am

    10 year minimum prison sentences and the games will stop.

  3. Bill on September 13th, 2024 11:48 pm

    So, precisely what consequences should an 11-year-old face? Serious question.

  4. Bewildered on September 13th, 2024 4:37 pm

    Yesterday Foley, today Pensacola…. Can’t let one day go by where our schools are in normal session. Total insanity!

  5. Reader on September 13th, 2024 4:03 pm

    “That article was about zero help. Public schools… Private schools?”

    Might want to head back to one of those and work on the reading comprehension there, Tommy. It clearly says that in the article. Try reading again slowly.

  6. Michael Key on September 13th, 2024 2:54 pm

    I do think those involved should be held liable for some of the costs associated with this. Take in to account everything that changed today because of it for LEOs, school faculty, parents, students, etc. The costs would probably be a significant amount for those involved (and a good deterrent if published). Just a thought.

  7. fisherman on September 13th, 2024 2:32 pm

    This will continue to happen until stiff punishment is given to those who do this. This is no joke or laughing matter. The parents need to sit their children down and have a conversation on this topic letting them know how serious this is. I realize parents can’t stop them from doing stupid stuff but they need to know the consequences if they do.

  8. Tommy on September 13th, 2024 1:33 pm

    That article was about zero help. Public schools… Private schools?

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