South Carolina

Sheriff: FBI called after South Carolina 14-year-old threatens 2 schools

SUMTER, S.C. — A sheriff in South Carolina says a 14-year-old has been arrested after threatening two schools.

Sumter County deputies said the threats were serious, but did not appear to be credible.

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Still, Sheriff Anthony Dennis was so concerned about them he called in the FBI and is considering an additional charge of domestic terrorism against the teen.

Dennis said in a statement his deputies will always take threats to schools seriously.

Dennis says the teen threatened Hillcrest Middle School and Crestwood High School this week.

The teen is charged with disturbing a school and threatening a school and is being held in a juvenile jail. The teen’s name was not released because of the 14-year-old’s age.

Associated Press

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