- September 16, 2024
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Ormond Beach Police is investigating a potential threat directed at some Ormond Beach Middle School students.
On Saturday, Sept. 7, OBPD received information regarding this threat, which was never directed at the school or its entire student body, but specific students, according to a press release. OBPD is working with OBMS during the investigation, and stated there is "no credible threat or imminent danger," though the school did experience a lockdown on Monday, Sept. 9, in relation to the threats.
“OBPD takes all threats very seriously, particularly those involving our schools," Ormond Beach Police Chief Jesse Godfrey said in the press release. "We work closely with the Volusia Sheriff’s Office and school officials to ensure the proper steps are taken throughout the investigation.”
OBPD identified a person of interest during the initial stages of investigation, and a confidential intelligence bulletin was leaked on social media. The leaked bulletin identified an 18-year-old man as a suspect in a felony case for making threats to kill or conduct a mass shooting. No criminal charges have been filed.
"As the investigation continued, new and relevant information was obtained," OBPD stated in its press release. "We are aware that this confidential intelligence bulletin was improperly released."
Police have notified all relevant parties and the agency said it would provide updates at the conclusion of the investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact Ormond Beach Police Detective K. Myers at [email protected] or at 386-676-3519.
