Wesley Chapel, FL – Pasco Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a 13-year-old student from Cypress Creek Middle School for allegedly making written threats to kill, authorities announced Friday. Deputies confirmed there is no ongoing public safety threat to the school or surrounding area.
According to the Pasco Sheriff’s Office (PSO), the arrest stemmed from threats made in writing by the student, which prompted an immediate investigation. Officials emphasized that even perceived or hoax threats are treated as serious crimes with potential legal consequences.
PSO issued a reminder to parents, guardians, and students about the severe repercussions of making threats, including possible arrest and long-term legal impacts. “We want to take this opportunity to remind all students and families that threats of violence, even hoax threats, are taken extremely seriously,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement.
Authorities are urging parents to speak with their children about the dangers and legal ramifications of making threats in any form—whether written, verbal, or online.
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