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Police are reportedly pressing charges against a third-grade boy accused of allegedly making bomb threats against two schools in Ohio.
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Details on third-grade student accused of bomb threats at Ohio schools
PEOPLE reports that a third-grade girl allegedly used a Facebook account to claim someone planted bombs at Lorain’s Clearview High School and Durling Middle School. Authorities have not shared the exact timing of the threats, but both schools, along with the Clearview Local School District, closed on December 12.
Additionally, the outlet shared that authorities determined the bomb threat was a false alarm after finding no explosives. Operations returned to normal at both schools on Dec. 13, according to WOW.
WHILE revealed that the third-grade student is not a student at any of the schools he targeted with bomb threats. In reality, he supposedly attends Vincent Elementary School. While his name and exact age remain undisclosed, authorities say he now faces charges of inducing panic related to social media posts. Investigators traced the account to her, and authorities confirmed that she admitted to making similar threats in September.
Ohio school community reacts and what’s next for the third grader?
PEOPLE adds that the third-grade girl now faces a criminal charge and has been referred to the Hamilton County Juvenile Court Assessment Center, according to Dr. Jerome Davis, the school district’s superintendent. The center aims to prevent children from becoming deeply involved in the juvenile justice system, as described on its website.
Meanwhile, Jacob Kyle, coach at Durling High School, one of the schools targeted by the bomb threat, shared his thoughts on the situation. Kyle told WOIO he couldn’t believe a girl was behind the threats.
“It’s very disturbing” Kyle said. “Seeing these kids and having kids in this school today is not what you want to hear, especially someone young enough to have access to that social media.”
Additionally, Kyle expressed surprise at having access to Facebook and said he shouldn’t be on social media. “To be honest, I don’t think anyone under 18 should have it, but that’s just me.” Kyle continued.
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