Putnam County, FL – Deputies in Putnam County are investigating a reported school threat that began with an online video game dispute between an adult and a preteen, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. The January 15 incident triggered multiple tips from out-of-state players who overheard threatening remarks.
According to investigators, the adult allegedly became angry over the game’s outcome and made statements about harming a school. Detectives traced the suspect to Putnam County and confirmed he had no access to firearms.
While the threat was determined to be non-credible, deputies will increase patrols at local schools Tuesday out of caution. Authorities said no laws were broken but stressed the importance of addressing alarming language during online interactions.
The Sheriff’s Office urged parents to monitor their children’s online gaming and thanked community members for their vigilance.
“We are fortunate this tip was non-credible,” officials said. “Every report helps us keep our community safe.”
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