CPSO ARRESTS STUDENT FOR THREAT

Lake Charles, LA –

 

Yesterday evening at approximately 6:45 p.m. the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office received a call in reference to a threat at Iowa High School.

           

During the investigation it was learned the suspect threatened a shooting at the school on social media.  Detectives were able to identify the suspect as a 15-year-old Iowa High School student.  Earlier this morning at approximately 1:00 a.m., after speaking with detectives, she was arrested and booked into the Juvenile Detention Center and charged with terrorizing. 

 

CPSO Detective Gary McGee is the lead investigator on this case.  The Calcasieu Parish School Board assisted CPSO with the investigation. 

 

An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged.   A person is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.