DATE/TIME: Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 9:55am
INCIDENT: PC 422: CRIMINAL THREATS
LOCATION: Columbia Middle School, 14409 Aster Road in Adelanto
SUSPECT: 14-year-old Male Juvenile, Resident of Adelanto (Student at Columbia Middle School)
SUMMARY:
Over the past week, Columbia Middle School in Adelanto has received several threats against the safety of children at the school. With the report of each threat, deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department responded to the school, searched the premises, and worked diligently to ensure the safety of students and staff.
On Wednesday, October 26, 2022, students were airdropped a message inidcating there would be a shooting at the school. Through the investigation, deputies and detectives identified the suspect as a 14-year-old, 8th grade student at the school.
The student was arrested and will appear in San Bernardino County Juvenile Court.
The investigation is ongoing and whether this juvenile is responsible for the previous threats against Columbia Middle School students is still under investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this case, or the previous threats, is asked to contact Deputy J. Lopez, at Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station 760-552-6800. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78-CRIME (27463) or www.wetip.com.
Refer: Staci Parks
Station: Victor Valley
Phone No. (760) 552-6845
Case No. 242202556
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
