FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
On May 15th, a teacher in our School District became the target of an online threat posted by a student. The threatening message was immediately reported to the school administration and the Grant County Sheriff's Office.
Recognizing the gravity of the situation, the Grant County Sheriff's Office promptly launched an investigation in collaboration with Wahluke School District. The investigation led to the identification and subsequent arrest and expulsion of the student responsible for the threatening message.
The individual (youth have their identity withheld due to legal requirements related to minors) has been taken into custody and will face appropriate legal consequences.
With the safety and security of our students and staff as our top priority, we must take every threat seriously.
From the Grant County Sheriffās Office: Wahluke School District teacher was notified by school security of an online threat that included a photo created by a 12-year-old male student. The photo showed the student holding what appeared to be a handgun and a piece of paper with a caption that included expletives and the teacherās name. Deputies consulted with the Prosecuting Attorneyās Office and the 12yo was arrested and booked for investigation of felony harassment. The boy is lodged in the Chelan County juvenile detention center. The weapon, which turned out to be a replica weapon, was gathered as evidence.
Please find the Official Wahluke School District and Grant County Sheriff's Office official press release attached.
PARA PUBLICACIĆN INMEDIATA:
El 15 de mayo, un maestro de nuestro distrito escolar se convirtiĆ³ en el objetivo de una amenaza en lĆnea publicada por un estudiante. El mensaje amenazante se informĆ³ de inmediato a la administraciĆ³n de la escuela y a la Oficina del Sheriff del condado de Grant.
Reconociendo la gravedad de la situaciĆ³n, la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Grant iniciĆ³ de inmediato una investigaciĆ³n en colaboraciĆ³n con el Distrito Escolar de Wahluke. La investigaciĆ³n condujo a la identificaciĆ³n y posterior arresto y expulsiĆ³n del estudiante responsable del mensaje amenazante.
El individuo (los jĆ³venes tienen su identidad retenida debido a los requisitos legales relacionados con los menores) ha sido detenido y enfrentarĆ” las consecuencias legales apropiadas.
Con la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal como nuestra mƔxima prioridad, debemos tomar cada amenaza en serio.
De la oficina del alguacil del condado de Grant: La seguridad escolar notificĆ³ al maestro del distrito escolar de Wahluke sobre una amenaza en lĆnea que incluĆa una foto creada por un estudiante de 12 aƱos. La foto mostraba al estudiante sosteniendo lo que parecĆa ser una pistola y una hoja de papel con una leyenda que incluĆa improperios y el nombre del maestro. Los diputados consultaron con la Oficina del Fiscal y el niƱo de 12 aƱos fue arrestado y fichado por investigaciĆ³n de acoso por delito grave. El niƱo estĆ” alojado en el centro de detenciĆ³n juvenil del condado de Chelan. El arma, que resultĆ³ ser una rĆ©plica de un arma, fue reunida como evidencia.
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