Boys, 11 and 15, accused of making separate threats at schools in Volusia and Brevard counties – WFTV

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey is promising to lock up anyone who threatens to harm children, teachers or schools.

This came after he announced the arrest of a 15-year-old boy on Wednesday.

Ivey said his office received a tip from the FBI about a threatening comment on TikTok.

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Investigators said they then followed up on the threat to the boy.

The sheriff said the teenage suspect claimed a friend encouraged him to write the comment.

“I don't care who you are, how old you are, or where you are, if you threaten to harm our children, our teachers, or our schools, I promise you we will find you and lock you up!,” ” Ivey posted on Facebook.

Meanwhile, officials in Volusia County announced Wednesday the arrest of an 11-year-old boy who allegedly made a threat at school.

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They say he sent out a hoax tip threatening to shoot up Silver Sands Middle School.

Officials said the boyfriend of that child's mother was also arrested.

According to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office, he obstructed officers when they arrived to investigate.

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