A threat against Buford High School in Gwinnett County resulted in multiple schools going on lockdown. The suspect, Michael Daniel Pecoits, was arrested and charged with terroristic threats and disruption of public schools. WSBTV.com News Staff reported
A threat made against Buford High School in Gwinnett County on Monday evening resulted in several schools in the area going on lockdown and a suspect being apprehended. Buford City Schools officials were notified of the threat and took immediate action to ensure the safety of students and staff. As a precautionary measure, all schools within the Buford City School district were placed on a soft lockdown the following day, but this has since been lifted. The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Michael Daniel Pecoits, was arrested on Tuesday morning. The specific details of the threat have not been disclosed by school district officials. Gwinnett County police maintained a strong presence in the vicinity to guarantee the security of everyone involved.
In response to the incident, district officials released a statement expressing their deep concern over the actions of the individual responsible for the threat. They emphasized that they do not tolerate any form of threats, regardless of the intended harm. According to jail records, Pecoits is currently facing charges of making terroristic threats and disrupting public schools.
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