Student arrested over letters implying threats of violence

BOSSIER PARISH, LA (KSLA) - A Parkway High student is accused of writing letters implying threats of violence against students at the Bossier Parish school.

The 14-year-old was arrested the afternoon of Dec. 9 and charged with terrorizing. He has since been taken to Ware Detention Center in Coushatta.

The teenager initially gave another student a letter that had threatening comments against other students, the Bossier sheriff's office reports.

That student notified a teacher, then faculty members and the school resource officer got involved.

After the 14-year-old was removed from class, a search of his backpack turned up no weapon or other dangerous material.

What they did find, the sheriff's office reports, were other handwritten notes detailing acts of violence toward people at the school.

Bossier sheriff's detectives detained then questioned the student. That interview and the notes led to his arrest.

"When any student makes threats of violence, verbally or in writing, our detectives will take those threats very seriously and begin an immediate investigation," Sheriff Julian Whittington says in a written statement.

"The other student did the right thing by coming forward, and I commend the quick response and teamwork of the school administration and our deputies. It's another example of the importance of having a dedicated law enforcement officer as our school resource officer working directly on our school campuses."

Authorities urge anyone who is aware someone threatening violence to call the sheriff's office immediately at (318) 965-2203.

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