Whispering Pines Elementary School in Boca Raton has banned parent Chirag Patel from campus, for making threats to school staff and antisemitic comments.
WPTV is following up on this story after heavy police presence was seen on campus Monday. A no-trespass order was issued by school police last week, and parents were told Patel was banned from campus on Aug. 26.
But parents tell WPTV Patel was arrested outside the school on Thursday. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, he was arrested on unrelated charges, including voyeurism and burglary.
WPTVReporter Zitlali Solache spoke with several parents who are worried. One woman, who wanted to remain anonymous for her safety, said she even decided to keep her kids home from school Monday.
“Believe me, I believe in free speech but not free hate speech,” stated the woman. She adds Patel shares hateful posts on social media.
“He’s idolizing school shooters and we’re begging for help,” stated the woman.