Students arrested in California for online school threats
- Multiple students were arrested in California's Central Valley for making online threats against schools.
- The threats included specific incidents involving students from Modesto High School, Hanshaw Middle School, and others in Lodi, Stockton, and Manteca.
- These arrests reflect a nationwide trend of social media threats against schools, prompting law enforcement investigations.
In California's Central Valley, multiple students were arrested on a Monday following investigations into online threats made against schools over the preceding weekend. The Modesto Police Department reported two significant arrests: one involved a Modesto High School student who allegedly posted a threat on social media alongside a photo of a gun, while the other was a Hanshaw Middle School student overheard threatening a school shooting during class hours. Further incidents included a 15-year-old in Lodi, who was taken into custody for making threats against a local school, and a 16-year-old student from Lincoln High in Stockton, who was arrested for similar online threats. Additionally, a 13-year-old girl in Manteca was apprehended after posting a threat on Instagram that specifically targeted students at Sequoia Elementary School and referenced a shooting at Manteca High School. These arrests are part of a broader trend of alleged threats against schools that law enforcement agencies are currently investigating across the nation. Authorities have noted that, in all these cases, no actual violence occurred, but the threats have raised significant concerns among school officials and parents alike. The situation highlights the growing issue of social media being used as a platform for making threats, prompting a serious response from law enforcement. As investigations continue, schools are urged to remain vigilant and proactive in addressing any potential threats to ensure the safety of students and staff.