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OCSO found ‘no credible evidence’ of threats towards Shoal River Middle School

On Thursday morning, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office announced that they are aware of the reported threats made toward Shoal River Middle School in Crestview, and have investigated the reports. […]

On Thursday morning, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office announced that they are aware of the reported threats made toward Shoal River Middle School in Crestview, and have investigated the reports.

According to a press release from the OCSO, they have “not found anything to substantiate the information reported.”

“Follow-ups, interviews, and other means of active investigation have been conducted and are continuing as a precaution,” wrote the OCSO.

In addition, the OCSO says they have taken standard additional precautionary procedures at the school.

As information involving the threats continues to circulate on social media, the OCSO wants to inform the public that they have not found any credible evidence to substantiate what was reported.

“School safety is one of our top priorities and along with the Okaloosa County School District, we will share any information that would indicate a credible threat to school safety,” continued the OCSO.

According to the Okaloosa County School District, reported verbal and social media threats were investigated.

“Law enforcement has conducted home visits and the school is addressing discipline as appropriate for those who made statements threatening others,” wrote the OCSO in a statement. “Additional law enforcement is at the school this morning out of an abundance of caution.”

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