Chaos unfolded at Weddington Middle School when a bogus threat was called in, leading to a swift reaction by local law enforcement. The Union County Sheriff’s Office, as reported on their Facebook page, detailed the incident that occurred approximately at 3:00 p.m., alarming parents, students, and staff with a felony now hanging over the head of a young student for the false alarm.
Within minutes of the disturbance, deputies joined the on-site School Resource Officer, having arrived to secure Weddington Middle School. In the wake of the lockdown, a 13-year-old student, who deputies quickly singled out as the culprit, is facing serious legal repercussions for the hoax. Even though the identity of the young suspect is shielded by youth, the felony charge for the false report marks a stinging pivot in this minor’s life, setting the course for a juvenile justice system’s involvement that seldom offers swift chances for redemption…