12-year-old charged with terroristic threats after threats made toward Opelika Middle School
A 12-year-old juvenile is facing charges after two days of ‘terroristic threats’ toward Opelika Middle School, police confirmed in a press release
The first threat occurred on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, which was posted on social media. The threat causes an immediate investigation by Opelika Police Department Detective Division.
The next day, September 21, 2022, law enforcement was made aware of a second threat that was also posted on social media involving the Middle School. Officers responded and safety evacuated the building. Explosive canines arrived and were able to successfully clear the building.
During the investigation, a twelve-year-old juvenile was developed as a suspect. The juvenile was arrested on September 21st on two charges of Terroristic Threats, one for each incident. The case will be presented to Juvenile Court.
This case is still under investigation and additional charges are pending. If you have any information on this incident, please contact the Opelika Police Department Detective Division at (334) 705-5220 or the Secret Witness Hotline at (334) 745-8665. Tips can be submitted through our Opelika Police Mobile App. You may wish to remain anonymous.
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