Louisiana Teen Arrested Suspected of Threats Against Students at a Middle and High School on Social Media
Published January 13, 2023
Louisiana Teen Arrested Suspected of Threats Against Students at a Middle and High School on Social Media
Ouachita Parish, Louisiana - The Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office revealed on January 12, 2023, that an investigation into threats against students at East Ouachita Middle School and Ouachita Parish High School had resulted in the arrest of a suspect.
On January 11, 2023, the threats were purportedly made on social media.
The suspect, a 14-year-old juvenile, has been charged with Terrorizing and is being held at the Green Oaks Detention Center. The inquiry revealed that this is a lone threat with no other suspects.
Due to his juvenile status, the suspect's identity cannot be revealed.
An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. A person is innocent until proven guilty.
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