13-year-old detained for threats against Upstate school: Sheriff

WALHALLA, S.C. (WSPA) — Deputies detained a 13-year-old boy Monday, after he allegedly made threats against Walhalla Middle School.

According to the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office, a school resource officer investigated the student, finding evidence that the boy made verbal threats towards the middle school.

The student corroborated the threats with officials.

The teen was charged with making school threats and was taken into custody with the Department of Juvenile Justice.

Oconee County Sheriff Mike Crenshaw said that any direct threat made against schools in the county will be investigated.

“Those responsible will be charged and held accountable for their actions,” Sheriff Crenshaw added.

Those responsible will be charged and held accountable for their actions.”

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