15-Year-Old Arrested for Threatening Call to Mater Dei High School in Chula Vista

Accident – Death – Obituary News : Chula Vista Teenager Arrested for Making Threatening Call to Mater Dei High School

Chula Vista, California – A 15-year-old teenager was apprehended on Tuesday afternoon after making a threatening call to Mater Dei High School, leading the school to implement a secure campus protocol, according to the Chula Vista Police Department. The incident occurred just before 1 p.m. when a staff member reported receiving a call claiming that there would be a shooting on campus.

As a precautionary measure, Chula Vista police collaborated with the school staff to enhance security and conduct a thorough search for potential threats. The school immediately initiated a secure campus protocol, temporarily restricting entry to and exit from the premises. This security measure remained in effect until 1:39 p.m. when the police concluded that there were no immediate threats present on campus. However, police officers remained at the school for the remainder of the school day to ensure the safety of students and staff.

Following an intensive investigation, the Chula Vista Police Department located and arrested the teenager in Chula Vista at around 5 p.m. The juvenile, identified as the caller, was not a student at Mater Dei High School. In a tweet, the Chula Vista Police Department confirmed the arrest and stated that a press release with further details would be sent to the media and posted on their social media platforms.

“At this point in the investigation, it appears that the call was a hoax and the students and staff at Mater Dei High School were never in immediate danger,” stated the press release issued by the Chula Vista Police Department. However, the authorities take all threats seriously and will continue to investigate the incident to ensure the safety and well-being of the school community.

The Chula Vista Police Department is urging anyone with information about this case to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation. Witnesses or individuals with relevant information are requested to contact San Diego County Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477. Alternatively, they can submit tips anonymously via the P3tips platform.

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining a safe and secure learning environment for students. Schools must remain vigilant and take every threat seriously, even if they later prove to be false. The collaboration between law enforcement agencies and school staff in this case demonstrates the commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of students and staff at Mater Dei High School.

Note: This news article has been written in British English..