Three juveniles arrested after social media threat against Ray-Pec East Middle School
Three juveniles have been arrested in connection with threatening social media posts against Ray-Pec East Middle School, according to the Raymore Police Department.
The Raymore-Peculiar School District had said Sunday it planned to increase police presence because of the threats which were investigated by the Police Department and the Cass County Sheriff’s Office.
In a notice sent to parents early in the afternoon, guardians and students at the school, Principal Katie Campbell said administrators think a student made the threat, which was directed at the school at 17509 Missouri 58 highway in Raymore.
“Upon learning of this threat, law enforcement was immediately notified,” Campbell wrote. “The Raymore Police Department and school district officials are conducting a full and thorough investigation.”
At about 8:30, police announced on Twitter that two additional juveniles and been taken into custody, but said no further details could be released.
The school has made a plan to ensure safety at the school, including increasing law enforcement presence when students return on Monday, according to the letter.
This story was originally published March 3, 2019 at 1:31 PM.
