RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. — A juvenile is facing a felony charge for social media threats against Randleman High School, according to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office.
After a review with the Randolph County District Attorney’s Office and North Carolina Juvenile Justice, a petition has been submitted for the charge of felony making a false report concerning mass violence on educational property.
Deputies said around 7:30 p.m. Saturday they got a report about someone making threatening statements involving the school. The ICAC Unit was called to investigate, and they found the address of the juvenile responsible.
Detectives went to the address and told the parents of the juvenile about the threats made via social media and the potential consequences.
Deputies said the juvenile admitted to making the statements but was adamant the threats were fake.
Superintendent Dr. Stephen Gainey said the juvenile had threatened violence on the last day of school.
“The Randolph County Sheriff’s Department contacted me at 8:40 p.m. on 6/4/22 regarding a threat to the campus of Randleman High School. The threat was posted on social media and referenced violence towards the school on 6/8/22."
The sheriff’s office is working with the Randolph County School System and administration about this incident.
This investigation is ongoing.
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