Maryland Man in Custody For Threatening West Shore Middle School Community

Milford police say a 19-year-old Maryland man is the person responsible for threatening the West Shore Middle School community earlier this month, which necessitated the closing of the school for one day as police investigated.

On June 18, Charles County Sheriff’s Office in Maryland took custody of Deshunte Deval Eatmon, 19, of Waldorf, Maryland regarding an arrest warrant in the threatening incident involving the West Shore Middle School student community on Tuesday, June 9, police said.

Eatmon. was charged with Maryland Criminal Law, Threats of Mass Violence and Electronic Mail- Harass-Minor.

Eatmon appeared before a District Court Commissioner this morning and is being held on $1 million bond until his court date of Monday, June 22, 2015 for bond review.

“The Milford Police Department would like to thank the Charles County Sheriff’s Office for their swift action and assistance with this investigation,” said Milford police spokesman Sgt. Jeffrey Nielsen.

Here are the original releases Milford police disseminated regarding the threat case.

June 12, 2015

Investigators have been collaborating with out of state law enforcement authorities regarding an individual police have identified as being responsible for this incident. Further investigation has revealed that the original

threat was made by an individual using an acquaintance’s user name and password information to access their social media account. The individual allegedly distributed threatening messages to students of the West Shore School community. The threat was determined to be non-credible on June 10, 2015 after the suspect was located at his residence out of state. Police are continuing with the investigation and criminal charges are pending for this individual.

June 10, 2015

The Milford Police Department Detective Division has been diligently investigating the origin and credibility of the threat involving West Shore Middle School. Investigators have developed information that the threat is non-credible and that the source of this threat in not local. As a result of these developments, the Milford Board of Education will be resuming school services at the West Shore Middle School on June 11, 2015. A School Resource Officer will be assisting the Milford Board of Education tomorrow.

Police are continuing with this investigation.

June 10, 2015

The Milford Police Department is actively investigating a complaint regarding a threat made through social media concerning the West Shore Middle School community.

Investigators are working to identify the source and credibility of the threat, which is believed to be low at this time. The Milford Board of Education has suspended school services at this location for June 10, 2015 to ensure the safety and security of students and staff. The police department will continue to support the Board of Education with this situation. In addition to the four School Resource Officers, the police department will be providing an increased police presence and assistance to our schools in Milford.