Teen arrested for Twitter threats directed at West Bloomfield High School
WEST BLOOMFIELD TWP., Mich. (WJBK) - A 15-year-old student has been arrested for making social media school threats.
Police said that the West Bloomfield school district student was taken into custody in connection with the threats to blow up West Bloomfield High School and kill the principal.
The threats were made on Twitter using the name "Jo-666-Satan". Six tweets were published within an hour. Police were made aware of the posts at 1 a.m. Monday morning.
Police say the investigation has determined that other than making threats there were no plans against the school or its students.
The school remained opened Monday, although police were at the school to provide extra security.