Another student arrested for threats against local school

At least three students in Greater Cincinnati have been charged in connection with threats made toward schools or students this week. 

On Friday, a student at Hamilton High School was arrested after making a threat on social media the night before. 

In a letter to parents, Principal John Wilhelm said the threat was reported by a student. He said threats of any kind would not be tolerated.

"The student who notified the police should be commended for her actions," Wilhelm said. "I know this is a time of high stress for our families."

School representatives did not disclose the student's age, charges or content of the social media post. The Hamilton Police Department did not immediately return calls for comment.

On Thursday, Ross Township Police escorted a 14-year-old Ross High School student from the school to the Butler County Juvenile Detention Center.

The student was charged with inducing panic, a felony. Police said the student made a post referencing the Florida high school shooting that left 17 dead. 

Ross High School Principal Brian Martin said other students alerted Ross Township Police after the post was made Wednesday night.

"The student who initially saw the threat on social media and shared the information with her parents is to be commended. Through her quick actions and communication to her parents, police were able to work with Ross administration and respond quickly," Martin said.

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On Tuesday, police in Florence, Kentucky dealt with a false alarm at Boone County High School after rumors circled that a student was going to bring a gun to school.  

"Rumors are spreading through social media about an unfounded threat at Boone County High School," the district said on Tuesday. "An investigation found the threat is not credible."

On Monday, deputies responded to a second Boone County school. At Cooper High School, a female sophomore student was taken into custody after making threats of retaliation against another student. Sheriff's office spokesman Tom Scheben said the student was charged with terroristic threatening after writing notes in women's restroom.

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Threats and incidents a harsh reality

In 2016, Butler County deputies said James Austin Hancock, 14, brought a .380-caliber handgun to Madison High School. Two students were struck by bullets and another two were injured during the incident. 

"You see these things all over the country," Sheriff Richard Jones said at the time. "You think it can't happen to you, but it does."

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On Feb. 9, a 16-year-old at Edgewood High School was arrested and charged with making terroristic threats.

The Butler County Sheriff's Office said the junior wrote “This school will be burned to the ground today at 1245. Soon we will all die!!!,” in one of the boy's restrooms. The schools are about 14 miles apart in Butler County. 

"He told the detectives that it was just a prank but we can’t just let statements like this go and no one finds this humorous," Jones said in a statement.

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Ross High School Principal Martin said parents should continue to tell their children to "see something, say something."

He said the community reaction and outreach to authorities is encouraging and exactly what should happen when students become aware of threats.

"When conduct that endangers that health and safety of students occurs, it is taken seriously and investigated thoroughly, no matter the intent," Martin said.

Hamilton Principal Wilhelm said parents should stress proper social media behavior with thier students.

"My message to students today was If they post or say anything threatening on social media or in person, even if it is meant as a joke, they will be held accountable.  We cannot judge intent," Wilhelm said. "Nor will we. In fact, we will use every avenue available to hold students accountable."

Enquirer media partner Fox19 contributed to this report.