A third grader faces charges for making bomb threats in Ohio schools

Police are reportedly filing charges against a third-grader accused of making bomb threats targeting two schools in Ohio.

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Details about a third grader accused of making bomb threats at Ohio schools

the people Reports indicate that a third-grade girl used a Facebook account to claim that someone had planted bombs at Lorain-Clearview High School and Dorling Middle School. Authorities have not shared the exact timing of the threats, but both schools, along with Clearview Local School District, closed their doors on December 12.

Furthermore, the outlet reported that authorities determined the bomb threat was a false alarm after no explosives were found. Operations returned to normal at both schools on December 13 amazing.

any She revealed that the third-grader was not a student at any of the schools she targeted with bomb threats. It is claimed that she actually attended Vincent Primary School. While her exact name and age have not been revealed, officials say she now faces charges of inciting panic related to her social media posts. Investigators tracked the account to reach her, and authorities confirmed that she admitted to making similar threats in September.

The Ohio school community’s reaction and what’s next for the third grader?

PEOPLE adds that the third-grader now faces a felony charge and has been referred to the Hamilton County Juvenile Court Evaluation Center, according to Dr. Jerome Davis, the school district’s superintendent. The center aims to prevent children from becoming too deeply involved in the juvenile justice system, as explained on its website.

Meanwhile, Jacob Kyle, a coach at Dorling Middle School — one of the schools targeted by the bomb threat — shared his thoughts on the situation. Kyle told WOIO he doesn’t believe a little girl was behind the threats.

“It’s very annoying” Kyle said. “Seeing these kids and having kids in this school these days, it’s not what you want to hear, especially as someone so young has access to social media.”

Additionally, Kyle expressed her shock that she had access to Facebook, saying she shouldn’t be on social media. “I don’t think anyone under 18 should get it, to be honest, but that’s just me.” Kyle continued.

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