LA MARQUE, Texas – A 15-year-old student is accused of making a bomb threat that led to students and staff being evacuated from La Marque High School on Monday.
The student was arrested on Tuesday, according to authorities.
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The teen was identified on Monday and was taken into custody on Tuesday, officials said.
Authorities said the student will most likely be charged with a state felony.
“The hours that were spent making sure that our students and staff were safe and that our building was not compromised is incredible,” Texas City Indepedent School District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Rodney Cavness said. “We take every threat seriously and we will not stand for anyone threatening our students and staff and creating havoc on our campuses. We will not tolerate threats.”
According to a post on the TCISD website, the evacuation was conducted as part of the procedures in place to address a threat.
Officials said parents are not allowed to pick up students from the school while the evacuation is in effect. Parents will be notified when they can pick up their children, officials said.