DEWEYVILLE, Texas — A Deweyville High School student has been arrested for making threats against the school.
Julian Alejandro Garcia, 17, made comments while he was in school on September 28, 2023 according to a news release from Newton County Sheriff's Office.
The official charge is terroristic threat causing fear of imminent serious bodily injury, according to the release.
Garcia has been arraigned and is currently incarcerated in the Newton County Jail. His bond has been set at $4,000.
"Deweyville ISD is currently investigating the threat of violent activity on the junior high/high school campus and in accordance with HB3, DISD is providing this message as notification of this activity. Both the Newton County Sheriff’s Office and the Newton County Precinct 4 Constable’s office have been notified and have conducted an investigation. Parents, please talk to your students about the seriousness of the words they use," Deweyville Independent School District posted to their Facebook.
The case is currently under investigation.
From a Newton County Sheriff's Office news release:
Released by: Sheriff Robert Burby
On September 28, 2023, at approximately 1731 hours, a student from Deweyville High School identified as Julian Alejandro Garcia, (17 Years of Age) was arrested for the following charge in reference to comments he made in school: 22.07.Terroristic Threat (c.) cause fear of imminent SBI (MB). Bond Amt: $4,000.00 Garcia has been arraigned on the above charge and is currently incarcerated in the Newton County Jail. This case is active and still under investigation.
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