'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.

The suspect was arrested in Smith County over the weekend and is believed to be responsible for recent bomb threats at Brookshire's stores, as well as threats against several school districts across Texas, according to the Collin County Sheriff's Office.

Investigators said the suspect also targeted places across Arkansas, Louisiana,  West Virginia, North Carolina, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.

While the sheriff's office called the suspect a juvenile, there was no immediate word on how old the suspect is.

"This successful operation underscores the importance of inter-agency cooperation in addressing serious threats to public safety," Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner said. "Swatting hoaxes and bomb threats are serious matters that potentially endanger innocent civilians. We remain committed to identifying and prosecuting those responsible for these dangerous activities."

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