SPOKANE, Wash. — The student arrested for allegedly making threats to staff at Glover Middle School had his first appearance in court on Thursday, June 2. He remains in custody for three counts of Felony Harassment (Threats to Kill).
A staff member at Glover Middle School confirmed that the student is currently suspended from school for a prior threat of violence, according to Spokane police.
Because of the nature and credibility of the threat, officers were stationed at Glover Middle School during school hours the day after the student was arrested.
The Spokane Police Department (SPD) arrested the boy at noon on Wednesday following an investigation into threats against the school.
SPD said the boy was arrested for Felony Harassment (Threats to Kill) following an investigation into a threat against Glover Middle School.
SPD Major Crimes Unit, patrol officers, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other investigative units conducted the initial investigation that led to the arrest, according to a press release.
SPD said the investigation into the threats is ongoing and no other information is available at this time.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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