An Oak Ridge middle school student has been charged after allegedly threatening Robertsville Middle School and a fellow student. The Oak Ridge Police Department (ORPD) initiated an investigation immediately following a report on Thursday detailing a potential threat made via FaceTime, as stated in a city news release covered by The Oak Ridger.
After identifying the student thought to be at the center of these threats, the ORPD filed charges on Friday against the juvenile. While the investigation found that there wasn't an immediate threat to the school, law enforcement opted to increase their presence at the middle school on Friday as a precautionary measure, as conveyed by WATE.
"Making a threat to a school is a Zero Tolerance Offense," the ORPD underscored in a statement, highlighting the severity with which such actions are viewed. In line with this, Oak Ridge Schools enacted disciplinary measures adherent to their Code of Conduct in response to the student's actions. This policy was similarly emphasized in an ORPD release acquired by WVLT. The agencies have refrained from releasing further details, citing the ongoing nature of the case and the involvement of a minor.
