An 11-year-old New Jersey boy responsible for recent threats on social media regarding a Florida school was arrested Thursday, according to deputies.
According to deputies in Monroe County, Florida, the suspect, who resides in New Jersey, was arrested by law enforcement in his state.
“I want to thank my staff, our partners at the Monroe County School District and State Attorney’s Office, as well as officials in New Jersey for resolving this case quickly,” said Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay. “I take these threats very seriously, and protecting our children is my highest priority.”
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According to investigators, the child was making threats about a school in Key Largo.
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