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Video above: Rash of Birmingham school threats leading to multiple student arrestsLaw enforcement and school officials are investigating threats made at several districts and schools across Central Alabama. WVTM 13 does not report claims law enforcement or schools deem are unfounded. The following incidents in this article are listed because further action was taken besides notifying students and parents.Anyone who has information about these incidents is asked to call law enforcement. If you see something, say something.>> WVTM 13 ON-THE-GO: Download our app for freeThe following incidents are listed with the most recent date at the top.Tuesday, Sept. 24St. Clair CountyWednesday, Sept. 25Shelby CountyMonday, Sept. 23Shelby CountySt. Clair CountyTalladega CountyThursday, Sept. 19Walker CountySheriff Smith later added that "there was no actual presence of a bomb in the school" and that the person responsible for making the threat is a minor.Wednesday, Sept. 18Chilton CountyOn Wednesday, the Clanton Police Department released the following information regarding an arrest made on Sept. 17:Talladega CountyOn Wednesday, the Talladega Police Department released the following information regarding an arrest made on Sept. 13:Walker CountySaturday, Sept. 14Tuscaloosa CountyA 13-year-old girl has been charged in connection to a threat made toward students at Eastwood Middle School in Tuscaloosa.On Friday, dispatchers with the Tuscaloosa Police Department received multiple calls from parents and others about a threatening post circulating on Facebook.On Saturday, a student was questioned and charged with making terroristic threats, which is a felony.“Parents should never be afraid to send their children to school, and children should never feel unsafe when they’re there,” Chief Brent Blankley said.“We’re grateful to those who reported this quickly so we could address it and ensure a safe learning environment for the students. Our partnership with Tuscaloosa City Schools and the community is crucial for maintaining safety in our schools.”Friday, Sept. 13 Jefferson CountyPickens CountyWalker CountyAt 5:18 p.m., Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith gave the following update: "A juvenile has been charged with making a first-degree terror threat in connection with the recent school threats. We take these matters very seriously and want to remind parents to talk with their children about the consequences of posting threats or making harmful statements regarding our schools.""I would like to extend my gratitude to our team for their dedicated efforts in handling this situation and ensuring the safety of our community. Working together, we can help prevent these incidents and keep our schools safe."Thursday, Sept. 12Wednesday, Sept. 11Tuesday, Sept. 10Monday, Sept. 9 Cullman City SchoolsThere is an increased security presence and limited movement at Cullman City Schools Monday because of a possible threatening social media post.Cullman City Schools stated that it is operating "under heightened awareness" Monday and defined that as "limiting movement during the school day" and " being extra vigilant of student accountability and cognizant of activity around (the) campus," according to a post.There is additional police presence on campus.Cedar Bluff SchoolParents and students at Cedar Bluff School may notice additional security Monday.The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate a possible threat circulating through social media, although it does not believe there is a threat at this time.On Sunday, school officials reported that someone posted a concerning Snapchat story. The administration did not release details about what the post said.The student "will be disciplined through proper school policies and criminal charges could subsequently follow," the sheriff's office said in a post.“We have great SROs and their number one job is to keep our kids safe,” said Sheriff Jeff Shaver in a post.Thursday, Sept. 5Wednesday, Sept. 4Students in Oakman will see an increased security presence at school Thursday following threats made on social media.On Wednesday evening, Oakman High School Principal Leathan Waid released a statement addressing a "potential safety concern" involving the school.That safety concern was confirmed to be a social media threat later in the evening by Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith.The Oakman Police Department added that it was working closely with the Sheriff's Office and that any information regarding potential school closings would come from the schools themselves.If you or someone you know needs help, you can talk with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or sending a text message to 988, or you can chat online here.This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available. Stay updated on the latest stories with the WVTM 13 app. You can download it here.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —
Video above: Rash of Birmingham school threats leading to multiple student arrests
Law enforcement and school officials are investigating threats made at several districts and schools across Central Alabama.
WVTM 13 does not report claims law enforcement or schools deem are unfounded. The following incidents in this article are listed because further action was taken besides notifying students and parents.
Anyone who has information about these incidents is asked to call law enforcement. If you see something, say something.
>> WVTM 13 ON-THE-GO: Download our app for free
The following incidents are listed with the most recent date at the top.
Tuesday, Sept. 24
St. Clair County
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Wednesday, Sept. 25
Shelby County
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Monday, Sept. 23
Shelby County
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St. Clair County
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Talladega County
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Thursday, Sept. 19
Walker County
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Sheriff Smith later added that "there was no actual presence of a bomb in the school" and that the person responsible for making the threat is a minor.
Wednesday, Sept. 18
Chilton County
On Wednesday, the Clanton Police Department released the following information regarding an arrest made on Sept. 17:
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Talladega County
On Wednesday, the Talladega Police Department released the following information regarding an arrest made on Sept. 13:
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Walker County
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Saturday, Sept. 14
Tuscaloosa County
A 13-year-old girl has been charged in connection to a threat made toward students at Eastwood Middle School in Tuscaloosa.
On Friday, dispatchers with the Tuscaloosa Police Department received multiple calls from parents and others about a threatening post circulating on Facebook.
On Saturday, a student was questioned and charged with making terroristic threats, which is a felony.
“Parents should never be afraid to send their children to school, and children should never feel unsafe when they’re there,” Chief Brent Blankley said.
“We’re grateful to those who reported this quickly so we could address it and ensure a safe learning environment for the students. Our partnership with Tuscaloosa City Schools and the community is crucial for maintaining safety in our schools.”
Friday, Sept. 13
Jefferson County
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Pickens County
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Walker County
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At 5:18 p.m., Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith gave the following update:
"A juvenile has been charged with making a first-degree terror threat in connection with the recent school threats. We take these matters very seriously and want to remind parents to talk with their children about the consequences of posting threats or making harmful statements regarding our schools."
"I would like to extend my gratitude to our team for their dedicated efforts in handling this situation and ensuring the safety of our community. Working together, we can help prevent these incidents and keep our schools safe."
Thursday, Sept. 12
Wednesday, Sept. 11
Tuesday, Sept. 10
Monday, Sept. 9
Cullman City Schools
There is an increased security presence and limited movement at Cullman City Schools Monday because of a possible threatening social media post.
Cullman City Schools stated that it is operating "under heightened awareness" Monday and defined that as "limiting movement during the school day" and " being extra vigilant of student accountability and cognizant of activity around (the) campus," according to a post.
There is additional police presence on campus.
Cedar Bluff School
Parents and students at Cedar Bluff School may notice additional security Monday.
The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate a possible threat circulating through social media, although it does not believe there is a threat at this time.
On Sunday, school officials reported that someone posted a concerning Snapchat story. The administration did not release details about what the post said.
The student "will be disciplined through proper school policies and criminal charges could subsequently follow," the sheriff's office said in a post.
“We have great SROs and their number one job is to keep our kids safe,” said Sheriff Jeff Shaver in a post.
Thursday, Sept. 5
Wednesday, Sept. 4
Students in Oakman will see an increased security presence at school Thursday following threats made on social media.
On Wednesday evening, Oakman High School Principal Leathan Waid released a statement addressing a "potential safety concern" involving the school.
That safety concern was confirmed to be a social media threat later in the evening by Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith.
The Oakman Police Department added that it was working closely with the Sheriff's Office and that any information regarding potential school closings would come from the schools themselves.
If you or someone you know needs help, you can talk with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or sending a text message to 988, or you can chat online here.
This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available. Stay updated on the latest stories with the WVTM 13 app. You can download it here.
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