WATERFORD, Mich. (WXYZ) — A 14-year-old student was detain by Waterford police Thursday for allegedly making threats against his middle school.
According to police, the male student, who attends Pierce Middle School, made statements that were overheard by two other students. He allegedly referenced "shooting" or "shooter."
The child also made a previous threatening statement.
He was taken into custody and transported to the Oakland County Children's Village, pending review of a juvenile petition by the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office.
The Waterford Police Department urges parents to speak to their children about the consequences of making threats and threatening statements even in a joking manner.
Michigan law makes it a felony to “threaten to commit an act of terrorism and communicate the threat to any other person,” and is punishable by imprisonment for not more than 20 years or a fine of not more than $20,000.00, or both.
