Pasco County, FL – A 12-year-old student from River Ridge Middle School was arrested after allegedly making written threats to kill, according to the Pasco Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies reported the arrest Tuesday morning, emphasizing there is no ongoing public safety threat to the school or surrounding community. The incident reportedly involved threatening written statements discovered within the school environment.
According to the sheriff’s office, school resource officers and administrators responded quickly once the threats were identified. The student, whose name has not been released due to age, was taken into custody and charged under Florida statutes related to written threats of violence.
Authorities said the student’s intentions behind the messages remain under investigation. Parents were notified of the situation through official school communications, and deputies maintained additional presence at the campus throughout the day to reassure families and staff.
The Pasco Sheriff’s Office encouraged parents to speak with their children about the seriousness of threats and the legal consequences that can follow, even when made as “jokes” or “pranks.”
Anyone with further information is asked to contact the Pasco Sheriff’s Office tip line.
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