PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – A 15-year-old student at Zephyrhills High School was arrested by Pasco Sheriff’s Office (PSO) deputies on charges of making written threats to kill, authorities announced.
The arrest followed an investigation into the student’s written threats, which prompted immediate action by PSO. Officials stressed that there is no ongoing public safety threat to Zephyrhills High School.
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“PSO investigates all threats we’re made aware of and reminds citizens to report suspicious activity as quickly as possible,” a PSO spokesperson stated. “We take all threats seriously and urge parents and guardians to speak with students about the consequences of making threats.”
PSO encourages anyone with information about suspicious activity to contact the Pasco Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at 727-847-8102.
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