$5,000 reward offered for information on threat at Newsome High School

LITHIA, Fla. (WFLA)— A $4,000 reward was offered Monday for any information on the individual responsible for last week’s threat against Newsome High School, The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.

Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-8477, or text **TIPS from a cell phone. The Florida Crime Stoppers app can also be used to share tips anonymously.

The HCSO asked parents to speak with their children and report anything suspicious.

A threat to bring a bomb and shoot a teacher at Newsome High School on Friday, Sept. 13, prompted a “lockout.”

According to HCSO, over 200 deputies responded to the school to search bags and students. No weapon was found.

HCSO’s School Threat Assessment Response Team received the tip on Friday morning around 8:47 a.m. regarding a potential threat.

Eight threats were reported Friday at Newsome High School, according to HCSO.

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