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Texas Juvenile arrested, accused of more than 100 bomb threats in several states
TEXAS — A Texas juvenile has been arrested after the Collin County Sheriff's Office, Tyler Police Department, Smith County Sheriff's Office and the FBI executed a search warrant in Smith County on Saturday, June 29. Investigators say the juvenile was actively trying to stay hidden from law enforcement using "sophisticated techniques" before authorities uncovered their identity through "persistent online investigative efforts."In a press release, the Collin County Sheriff's Office said the operation "successfully identified a juvenile suspect responsible for numerous bomb threats and swatting hoaxes across multiple states." The multi-agency investigation began in May 2024 when the suspect called and initiated a swatting...
Local minor arrested for string of bomb threats
SMITH COUNTY – According to our news partner KETK, a Collin County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) investigation has led to a Smith County minor being arrested in connection to multiple bomb threats made to East Texas Brookshire’s stores and other locations nationwide. The suspect was also reportedly linked to bomb threats at schools in the Tyler area, Cy-Fairbanks ISD near Houston and Mission ISD. The suspect’s activities also reportedly spanned across Arkansas, Louisiana, West Virginia, North Carolina, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Tennessee and Wisconsin. The CCSO said investigators identified over 100 locations targeted by the hoaxes. The investigation was assisted by the Tyler Police Department, Smith County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI.
Juvenile suspect identified in multi-state bomb threats and swatting hoaxes
COLLIN COUNTY, Texas — A collaborative investigation has identified a juvenile suspect behind numerous bomb threats and swatting hoaxes across multiple states.The Collin County Sheriff's Office, Tyler Police Department, Smith County Sheriff's Office, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation executed a search warrant in Smith County on June 29, successfully identifying the suspect, according to a press release from the Collin County Sheriff's Office. The investigation began in May when the suspect initiated a swatting incident at a residence in St. Paul, Texas.The juvenile suspect has been linked to bomb threats at Brookshires grocery stores, schools in the Tyler area,...
Child accused of making bomb threats at Brookshire's in Central Texas, other places across multiple states; charges pending
TYLER, Texas — A child with East Texas connections was identified as the person who police say made numerous bomb threats and swatting hoaxes across multiple states and locations, including Brookshire’s grocery stores in Tyler last week. According to the Collin County Sheriff's Office, their deputies along with...
Minor arrested for calling in fake bomb threats and swatting hoaxes, officials say
COLLIN COUNTY, Texas — A juvenile suspect could face major consequences after calling in dozens of bomb threats and swatting hoaxes. Collin County Sheriff's Office announced Monday that they executed a search warrant, finding a juvenile suspect they believe to be responsible for swatting attempts and bomb threats across the country. CCSO did not give the age or name of the minor.
'Juvenile' arrested in connection to more than 100 swatting calls nationwide, officials say
The Collin County Sheriff’s Office partnered with law enforcement agencies from across the state to arrest a “juvenile” in connection to more than 100 swatting incidents around the country, officials say.
Investigators accuse juvenile of making bomb threats in Tyler, across 10 states
COLLIN COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - The Collin County Sheriff’s Office has released information that reveals a minor has been identified as the suspect in numerous swatting incidents and bomb threats in several Texas cities including Tyler, as well as in nine other states. The sheriff’s office did not share...
Young Plano philanthropist inspires community with nonprofit efforts
Jaxon Turner is the founder and director of the nonprofit organization Never Too Young to Care (N2Y2C). N2Y2C was established in January 2018 when, at the age of 10, Jaxon decided to forego birthday presents and instead ask for donations to feed the homeless a hot Easter dinner. Since then, N2Y2C has grown over the last seven years with increased community involvement and student support. Their upcoming fundraising efforts include the 7th Annual Back to School Project, where they will sell lemonade to support homeless and underserved students in Collin County. Jaxon finds it rewarding to see the impact of their efforts first-hand and aims to make God proud through their work, despite facing challenges such as not always meeting fundraising goals.
Minor identified as suspect in bomb threats at Brookshire's, Tyler-area schools
A minor has been identified as the suspect authorities believe is responsible for bomb threats recently received at multiple Brookshire’s locations and Tyler-area schools. Charges are pending after the Collin County Sheriff’s Office, Tyler Police Department, Smith County Sheriff’s Office and Federal Bureau of Investigation executed a search warrant in Smith County on Sunday. The search led to the identification of a juvenile suspect authorities say was behind “numerous bomb threats and swatting hoaxes across multiple states,” according to Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner.
New facilities serve growing need for behavioral health care services in McKinney
Lifepath Systems' new headquarters facility is under construction in north McKinney and is expected to debut in May 2025. (Courtesy Lifepath Systems) As the population in McKinney grows, the need for behavioral health services is outpacing growth in services, said Dana Bickford, president of the Coalition for Behavioral Healthcare in Collin County.
Meet Lance Olinski: McKinney's mobile shower mission
Lance Olinski is restoring dignity to the homeless one shower at a time. The founder of Streetside Showers has provided over 40,000 hot showers to those in need since 2017. Inspired by a chance encounter in a public restroom, Olinski's nonprofit now offers hope for Collin County's unhoused population, embodying his belief that clean water is a basic human right.
New Celina hospital to address ‘emergency care desert’
Methodist Celina Medical Center will expand health care access in northwest Collin County once construction finishes in 2025. (Courtesy Methodist Health System) Celina residents will have health care options closer to home when Methodist Celina Medical Center—the city’s first hospital—opens in early 2025. The hospital will be...
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