WOSISD threats result in juvenile being detained

On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at about 8:20 P.M., the City of Orange Police Department Criminal Investigations Division was notified of a threat made via social media (Instagram) toward members of the West Orange ISD faculty. The Criminal Investigation Division deemed the threat serious and credible. The division immediately utilized investigators to begin the investigation into the threat.

During the investigation, Detectives were able to identify and locate a juvenile suspect. The juvenile suspect was later taken into custody and transported to the Minnie Rogers Juvenile Justice Center in Jefferson County.

This incident continues to be under investigation by the Detective Division of the Orange Police Department.

If you have information about this crime, call the Orange Police Department 409-883-1026 or Southeast Texas Crime Stoppers at 409-833-TIPS (8477), online at 833TIPS.com or download the P3 TIPS app. You will remain anonymous