EL CAPITAN STUDENT, 14, ARRESTED FOR CRIMINAL THREATS

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East County News Service

November 12, 2018 (Lakeside) – The Sheriff’s department announced tonight that a 14-year-old student at El Capitan High School has been arrested and booked into Juvenile Hall for making criminal threats on social media toward the school.

Authorities became aware of the threat yesterday and immediately began an investigation.

“At this time the Sheriff’s Department has no information of additional threats toward El Capitan High School or any other school in the area,” says Sgt. Tim Chantler.  “However, out of an abundance of caution, we will have increased patrols in the area of the school tomorrow.”


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