Volusia elementary school teacher arrested after alleged bomb threat statement, officials say

Teacher arrested on bomb threat charge at elementary school

A Volusia County elementary school teacher was arrested Friday after police say he made false reports about planting a bomb.

DELAND, Fla. - A Central Florida teacher was arrested on Friday, charged with making false reports of planting a bomb. 

What we know:

A Volusia County teacher was arrested Friday and charged with making false reports of planting a bomb. 

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Law enforcement responded to Blue Lake Elementary School around 2:40 p.m. after authorities said Armando Arends made a concerning statement directed at someone who was not on campus.  Arends was taken into custody. Officials confirmed there was no direct threat to students.

What we don't know:

Authorities have not disclosed the exact nature of the statement or the circumstances that led to the comment. It is also unclear how long Arends has worked at the school or whether he had prior disciplinary history. 

What they're saying:

Volusia County Schools issued a statement after the arrest.

"Safety and security are our top priorities at VCS, and we take all possible safety concerns extremely seriously," the district said. "We thank the DeLand Police Department and the Volusia Sheriff’s Office for their support in investigating this matter."

What's next:

FOX 35 News has requested additional information. The school district’s Professional Standards Office is also conducting its own investigation.

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