The Charles County Sheriff’s Office has charged a 13‑year‑old juvenile with making a threat of violence toward a group of students at Davis Middle School that occurred after school hours. A preliminary investigation showed that on September 8 at about 10 p.m., several students from Davis Middle School were on FaceTime when a 13-year-old relative of one of the students appeared on the call, displayed what appeared to be a firearm, and made a threat to come to the school the next day to harm the other people on the call. The incident was not reported to authorities. The following day, school administrators learned of the threat in the early afternoon and notified the school resource officer (SRO) who initiated an investigation. The SRO identified the juvenile, who is not enrolled in Charles County Public Schools, and conducted a home visit. After completing the investigation, the juvenile was charged on a juvenile offense report with making a threat of violence. Anyone with additional information is asked to call Officer Snyder at 301-609-3282 ext. 0756. The Charles County Sheriff’s Office takes all threats seriously and remains committed to the safety of students, staff, and the community. Parents and guardians are urged to speak with their children about reporting concerning behavior and remind students that any threats of violence will be investigated thoroughly.
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The CCSO was accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) in 2001 and has since earned the highest rating of Excellence. Established in 1658, the CCSO is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the United States. For more information, visit www.ccso.us. Charles County Crime Solvers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest or indictment of a person responsible for a crime in Charles County. Tipsters who want to be eligible for a cash reward and remain anonymous must contact Charles County Crime Solvers by calling 1-866-411-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted online at www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com or by using the P3Intel mobile app, which can be found in the Android Store and Apple Store by searching P3tips.
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