NORFOLK, Va. — A teen girl has been arrested and accused of making threats about bombing or damaging buildings, according to Norfolk officials.
On Monday, Norfolk Fire-Rescue and Norfolk Police received a report about a possible threat to Maury High School. The school is located in the Ghent area of the city on Shirley Avenue.
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After investigating, a 16-year-old girl was arrested and charged, officials say. She's currently being held at the Norfolk Detention Center.
Norfolk Public Schools shared the following statement on the situation:
"Norfolk Public Schools does not comment on student matters; however, the safety and security of every student and staff member remains our top priority. We will continue to work collaboratively with the Norfolk Police Department to investigate any potential threats and respond in accordance with school board policy and the Norfolk Public Schools' Student Code of Conduct."
Officials did not share further details on the alleged threats. We will update this article as we learn more.
