A fifth grade student in Clovis has been cited for threatening to “murder up” an elementary school.
Clovis police announced Tuesday that the student was cited to the Clovis Police Department’s juvenile Diversion Program.
The big picture: Clovis Police received a call on Monday evening from the principal at Cedarwood Elementary School.
- A voicemail had been left after hours on the school’s main phone number stating that someone was going to “murder up” the school on Tuesday.
- Officers used technology resources and worked with the principal to identify a possible suspect.
- The investigation led officers to the home of a fifth grade student at Cedarwood.
State of play: Police announced that there was not enough evidence to substantiate that a felony crime was committed.
- The department’s juvenile Diversion Program is a method to hold juveniles accountable and support parental authority. It is for juveniles who are deemed out-of-control, juveniles who run away from home, juveniles who commit misdemeanor criminal offenses and juveniles who are chronically truant.
What they’re saying: “It is important to know that anyone who makes a threat to cause harm to people in a school setting will be investigated and held accountable for their actions,” Clovis Police said in a statement. “Clovis Police Department’s Youth Services division provides support, resources, and accountability for juveniles who are out of control or commit minor criminal offenses.”
- Clovis Police advise people to call local law enforcement to report any threats that they become aware of.
