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Washington Boy, 13, Arrested Over School Threats as Deputies Seize 23 Firearms

Prosecutors are reviewing potential firearm-storage violations following the seizure of 23 guns.

Overview

  • Deputies acting on a Friday tip arrested the boy around 1 a.m. Saturday in Clover Creek with SWAT support and booked him into Remann Hall Juvenile Detention Center.
  • The juvenile is charged with attempted threat to bomb or injure a school, unlawful possession of a firearm, and unlawful possession of fireworks.
  • Investigators say they found writings, clothing, and loaded magazines inscribed with phrases linked to school shootings, along with photos imitating past shooters.
  • Authorities reported 23 firearms in the home, including wall-mounted weapons that were accessible, unsecured handguns, boxes of ammunition, and several guns lacking serial numbers.
  • The teen is not currently enrolled in school and was last in the Franklin Pierce School District in 2021, while his parents have not been charged as the investigation continues.