Police: 5 Bryant elementary students arrested over threats

BRYANT, Ark. – Police said Friday afternoon that five elementary school students in Bryant have been arrested and are facing charges after investigators said they threatened school employees and students.

Officials with the Bryant Police Department said the students were from Parkway Elementary School.

Authorities said police conducted a thorough investigation to determine the identity of the students, who all are between 10 and 11 years old.

Investigators said the students are facing charges including communicating a false alarm, terroristic threatening, harassing communications and threatening to commit acts of mass violence on school property.

Department officials noted that local police and school district officials are taking the growing number of school threats very seriously and warned that there are significant consequences for making threats, even if students claim they are joking.

“It’s essential for everyone to understand that making threats is not just disruptive but also illegal and can lead to serious legal consequences,” the department stated in a social media post . “Once again we are strongly encouraging parents to talk to their children about the seriousness of making threats. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining a safe educational environment.”

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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