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Arrest Made After Social Media Threat Targeted Imagine Prep Surprise

Police say the arrest follows a social-media threat that prompted heightened security at the charter school.

Overview

  • Surprise police confirmed Friday evening that a suspect was taken into custody in connection with a threat directed at Imagine Preparatory Academy.
  • Authorities have not identified the suspect or specified potential charges, and the investigation remains active.
  • Police maintained an on-campus presence Friday as the school enforced precautionary protocols to protect students and staff.
  • The school restricted entry to those arriving before the start of classes, required visitor identification, kept students in classrooms, and closed outdoor areas.
  • All practices were canceled, home basketball games including varsity girls and junior varsity boys were called off, and administrators credited multiple students for reporting the post.