Clay County has found itself grappling with an unsettling incident as a local student from Lakeside Junior High School faces the consequences of a serious criminal offense. According to a Facebook post by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, a 13-year-old student was arrested after scribbling a threatening message in a school restroom. The written threat included plans to “bomb” the school and intent to kill students and staff, naming specific individuals, including the School Resource Officer.
The discovery of this message on Wednesday prompted immediate action. A school staff member found the writing and reported it to the School Resource Officer. Subsequently, Clay County authorities and school officials conducted a thorough investigation. The Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the young suspect confessed and was believed to be acting alone. Despite the severity of the threat, authorities did not find any bomb-making materials during a search of the student’s room…