Deputies arrest teen accused of making threats against his school
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. (FOX 35 ORLANDO) - Flagler County deputies say a 15-year-old student is accused of making threats against his school.
Deputies say they found a video on Snapchat of the male student at Matanzas High School holding what appears to be a long gun-style firearm.
In the video, investigators say he points the gun at the screen and speaks to the camera, but there is no audio.
Deputies say a written caption on the video said, "I got sum for y'all just wait till 2:15."
Officials say the original Snapchat video was removed from Snapchat. They say the video was date-stamped four weeks ago and the student's username appeared in the upper left corner of the video.
In a news release Sheriff Rick Staly said, "We cannot stress the fact enough that we have a zero tolerance policy in Flagler County and making a threat will be taken seriously. Whether you think it is a joke or not, making a threat is a crime with serious consequences. Any and all threats will be investigated. I am thankful for the anonymous person who called to alert us to the video. Parents, talk to your kids!"
School resource deputies immediately located the student on campus and searched him for a firearm.
The teen was taken into custody and charged with written threats to kill, a second degree felony.
Officials say the teen was processed and turned over to the Department of Juvenile Justice in Daytona Beach.