Two arrests made in threats to public schools in Somerset County

The Somerset County Sheriff's Office made a pair of arrests Thursday in response to social media posts threatening violence in public schools in its jurisdiction.

Shakira Cephus, 28, of Princess Anne was charged with: threat of mass violence, conspiracy to commit assault, illegal possession of regulated firearm, illegal possession of ammo by a prohibited person and contributing to the condition of a child and disorderly conduct.

Rontari Malik Warren, 29, also of Princess Anne, was charged with threat of mass violence and illegal possession of a firearm and ammo by a prohibited person.

The arrests were made following a number of Somerset Country public school students notifying teachers and school resource officers about threats being made. As a result of the ensuing investigation, the sheriff's Criminal Investigation Division obtained arrest warrants for the individuals.

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