Threats made, over social media, at Admiral Byrd Middle School in Frederick County

Late Monday evening, the School Safety Division of the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office was aware of social media materials circulating indicating a possible threat of violence at one of our area schools. FCSO began working with school officials to assess and investigate these threats and to devise an appropriate action plan if warranted.

Messages sent over the popular social media app “SnapChat” alluded to someone coming to Admiral Byrd Middle School with the intent to cause harm to others. Those original messages were shared numerous times with other students, some of whom showed their parents, who contacted Frederick County Public Schools officials and the sheriff’s office.

After an initial investigation and assessment, these threats were not believed to be credible. Even so, out of an abundance of caution, extra resources were deployed for this morning’s return to school from the Labor Day weekend. These precautions are being maintained as FCSO’s School Safety Division continues with this investigation.

Anyone with information about these threats, or the person(s) responsible, is encouraged to contact the sheriff’s office or school officials.