A 17-year-old Land O’Lakes High School student was arrested today by the Pasco Sheriff’s Office for making written threats to kill. The incident occurred at school while the student was with an adult, who immediately reported the threat. The Pasco Sheriff’s Office stated there was no safety threat to students or staff.
The Pasco Sheriff’s Office emphasized that threats are not tolerated in schools and urged parents to discuss the consequences of making threats with their children. They also encouraged reporting any threats through their online tip system or by downloading the Pasco Sheriff News App for updates.