A 13-year-old girl is in custody, accused of making an online threat against several Frisco ISD campuses over the weekend, police say.
In a statement Monday, police said they learned of a threat on social media made against multiple campuses within the Frisco Independent School District. As police investigated the threat, additional officers were sent to patrol campuses as a precaution.
By Monday afternoon, investigators determined the threat was not credible and were led to a 13-year-old Maus Middle School student.
The girl was arrested Monday afternoon and taken to the Collin County Juvenile Detention Center. She faces a misdemeanor charge that carries a punishment of up to one year in jail, police said. Her name was not released because of her young age.
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“To the parents of Frisco ISD students and the staff at each campus, I want to assure you that the safety of our schools here in Frisco continues to be among our highest priorities,” Frisco Police Chief David Shilson said in a statement Monday. “Our partnership with the school district remains strong, and incidents like this only strengthen our resolve to protect Frisco’s future leaders.”
“Any and every threat to harm our children and our schools will be taken seriously by my office. If the police make an arrest, my prosecutors will ensure swift and sure consequences," Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis stated.
Police said the investigation remains active and officers are looking into whether other people were involved.
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An email was sent to parents of Frisco ISD students stating that any absences on Monday would be excused. The email also reads:
"After this past weekend's events at the Allen Outlet Mall, and an incident at Stonebriar Mall, we understand that safety concerns are high in our community, especially when it comes to our students. Student absences will be excused tomorrow across the District."
"We are asking you to please speak with your students about how what they say, written or verbal, even as a joke, is taken seriously by Frisco ISD and the police department; students will be disciplined and charged by the law accordingly."
