Crime & Safety
Girl, 12, Arrested For Making Violence Threat On TikTok: Police
The Prince William County student was arrested after police learned about the threat directed at Unity Braxton Middle School.
MANASSAS, VA — A 12-year-old girl was arrested Wednesday after police said she posted a threatening message on TikTok targeting a Prince William County middle school.
Authorities were first alerted to the threat on Monday just after 8:30 a.m., Prince William County police said in an incident report. Investigators later learned a student — whom police did not name due to her age — posted threats of potential violence toward Unity Braxton Middle School.
Officers identified the girl and determined there was no credible threat to the school, students or staff.
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Police arrested the girl on Wednesday and charged her as a juvenile with threats by electronic means.
Anyone with information about the incident should contact the Prince William County Police Department tip line at 703-792-7000 or submit a web tip to www.pwcva.gov/policetip.
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