Boulder law enforcement makes arrest in connection with school threat
Boulder police arrested a teenager in connection with threats made against a Boulder Valley School District middle school Tuesday.
Police presence was increased at Casey Middle School on Wednesday after an unnamed 14-year-old allegedly made threats towards the school. An investigation into those threats began immediately, police said.
Detectives executed a search warrant at the teen’s home in Superior and arrested him without incident. He is being held on suspicion of inciting destruction of life or property, as well as a interference of staff or students of education institution, according to a news release.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
“This type of situation is every parent’s worst nightmare, and we know our community felt this even more profoundly considering what happened in Texas yesterday,” Boulder Police Deputy Chief of Operations Stephen Redfearn said in a release. “We take every threat seriously and our officers and detectives worked overnight with the FBI Denver Field Office and the District Attorney’s Office following up on these tips to make this arrest. I’m proud of the work they did to keep our community safe.”
School officials learned of the threat Tuesday. Thursday is the last day of class.
According to an email Principal Gabriela Renteria wrote to staff, parents and students:
- Exterior doors will be locked at all times.
- Visitors must enter through the main doors and sign in.
- All visitors must enter their driver’s license into the Raptor system.
- All volunteers must complete a background check.
- Adults outside will use walkie-talkies to communicate with the main office and school leaders.
- The main office has a distress button that connects directly to Boulder Valley School District Safety and Security. A response team will respond to the school if someone pushes the button.
- A multidisciplinary team will investigate risks that could compromise the safety of the school.
Renteria wrote that school activities will continue “as normal as possible.”
“We will try to celebrate the end of this school year, while doing everything we can to keep students and staff safe,” Renteria wrote.
Parents who believe their student needs additional support because of the threat are urged to contact the school or district to receive counseling or mental health support.




