COARSEGOLD, CA (KMJ) – UPDATE: The Madera County Sheriff’s Office provided an update to this story.
Shortly after 9:00 am on May 21, 2019, Madera County School Resource Deputy Melanie Hopper was contacted by the principal of Coarsegold Elementary School to investigate possible threats made by a student. During the course of the investigation, credible threats were verified and a student was identified. The student, a 15 year old male juvenile, was arrested and booked in at the Madera County Juvenile Detention Center without incident. A search of the student’s person and property did not yield any firearms, ammunition, or any type of weapon. Current investigation indicates that the juvenile acted alone. The investigation remains ongoing, though there is no longer any perceived threat to the school, its staff, or students. Anyone with information relating to this case should contact the Madera County Sheriff’s Office at (559) 675-7770.
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On Tuesday, the Yosemite Unified School District Early issued a statement about a school threat a student made, directed toward Coarsegold Elementary School.
The threat was immediately reported to District officials which activated established protocols, including notifying law enforcement and parents.
District officials and law enforcement located the student, who did not have a weapon, and was taken from the campus.
The District says there was no imminent threat to students and/or staff.
It’s not known what punishment the student will receive.
The investigation is ongoing.
