Another child accused of school threat as Volusia County sees drop in reported incidents

Volusia County sees drop in reported school threats

Another teen was arrested in Volusia County for making a school threat, but officials are noting a decrease in such incidents following a controversial approach by the sheriff’s office.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - Another child was arrested in Volusia County for making a school threat, but officials are noting a decrease in such incidents following a controversial approach by the sheriff’s office.

An 11-year-old boy was arrested after allegedly making a fake threat against Silver Sands Middle School. The boy was later taken into custody and placed behind bars.

The boy's mother's 27-year-old boyfriend was also arrested at the scene after deputies said he obstructed officers when they arrived to take the boy into custody.

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood began posting videos online of kids being arrested for making threats. Last month, he pledged to publicly handcuff and walk any child accused of a school threat into jail — and he's followed through, arresting nine students in September alone.