The Queen Creek Police Department has arrested a 12-year-old Queen Creek Junior High student in connection with a reported threatening statement.
On Wednesday, QCJHS administration notified police of the incident, prompting an immediate investigation.
“While the investigation concluded that there was no credible threat to the school, the statement resulted in a disruption and interfered with the educational institution,” according to a press release from the QCPD.
The student was arrested for interfering with or disrupting an educational institution and booked into the Maricopa County Juvenile Detention Center.
“The safety of our community, particularly our youth, remains a top priority for our department. In recent weeks, we’ve seen a rise in reported school threats. Incidents like this one cause unnecessary fear among students, parents and staff, disrupt the school environment, and strain valuable police resources,” Queen Creek Police Chief Randy Brice stated in the release. “We will not tolerate any actions that compromise the safety of our schools and will continue to hold individuals accountable for such behavior.”