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Folsom School Threat Suspect Arrested on Federal Gun Charge Tied to September Incident

The new case follows a recent rearrest for entering an elementary campus in violation of a court order.

Overview

  • Federal agents working with Folsom police arrested Curt Taras, 53, on an allegation he possessed a firearm in a school zone stemming from the Sept. 24 Folsom High School incident.
  • Taras is expected to make his first appearance in federal court on Friday, officials said.
  • Days earlier, investigators identified Taras on the Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary campus on a non‑student day, leading to his arrest for violating a restraining or court order after he had been barred from district property.
  • Police said online claims that he was armed during the elementary school sighting were false and noted he was booked into jail and later released on bail.
  • Authorities increased security at district schools with extra officers and active school resource officer patrols, as the Sacramento County District Attorney said it will ask a judge to deny bail at his arraignment.