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Teen arrested for false social media post after school lockdown

The Liberty middle and high schools went into lockdown Friday due to accidental activation of the automated warning system during maintenance.

News 12 Staff

Oct 29, 2024, 12:11 PM

Updated 14 days ago

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A 13-year-old student has been arrested following an investigation into a false social media post.
The Liberty middle and high schools went into lockdown Friday due to accidental activation of the automated warning system during maintenance.
A bogus image circulated on social media afterward, falsely claiming to be a district communication, stating the lockdown resulted from harm to students and teachers.