LA PALMA — A John F. Kennedy High School student was arrested Thursday, Feb. 22, on suspicion of using social media to make violent threats, according to authorities.
The arrest of the 15-year-old boy followed an investigation that began when a La Palma school resource officer was notified of a social media post.
“The social media post contained an image and text, which indicated a threat of violence,” La Palma Police said in a statement. “Although the threat was not specific to any person or place, there was sufficient evidence to believe a crime had occurred.”
The boy, who wasn’t identified, was booked into Orange County Juvenile Hall where he remained in custody Thursday night. His parents are cooperating with the investigation and have surrendered multiple firearms for safekeeping, police said.
As a precaution, police will increase patrols on Friday at John F. Kennedy High School to address questions from parents and students.