12-year-old girl arrested after threatening to kill Flagler County student – ​​WFTV

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – A 12-year-old girl was arrested after threatening to kill a middle school student, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.

An official at Buddy Taylor Middle School in Flagler County was notified of the possible threat on Monday.

According to a report, the girl texted her ex-boyfriend asking them to get back together.

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Officers said the teenager texted during the conversation: “I'm coming back to school with a big knife. If you come back with me, I won't kill you. If not, you're dead.”

Officials said the girl, who is home-schooled, was arrested for allegedly making threats at home.

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“Today's nonsense comes at a time when schools not only in Flagler County but across the state are facing often unfounded threats of violence at schools,” said Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly. “Parents, be the sheriff of your house so I don't have to be. We have zero tolerance for threats. Teach your children how to properly handle the ups and downs of life, relationships and disagreements. This will help them throughout their lives and prevent them from being arrested. We hate to arrest your son or daughter, but if you threaten violence at a school in Flagler County, you will be arrested, regardless of how old you are.”

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Deputies said the girl's arrest comes a week after another 13-year-old girl was arrested following threats of a shooting at the same middle school.

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