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Pembroke Pines, FL - A 14-year-old student was arrested in Pembroke Pines after allegedly making two swatting calls that prompted a large police response at Charles W. Flanagan High School and nearby schools.
The teen is facing multiple felony charges, including making false reports concerning the use of firearms in a violent manner, disruption of school function, and misuse of the emergency system.
According to Pembroke Pines Police, the first call was made on the Broward Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line, claiming that two suspicious men were approaching Flanagan High School, with one allegedly carrying a firearm.
Police responded quickly, and Flanagan High, Walter C. Young Middle School, and Lakeside Elementary activated precautionary security measures.
After a search of the school and surrounding area, authorities determined the call was a hoax.
Later, a second call was made to the Pembroke Pines City Pension Fund office, containing threats directed at both the office and Flanagan High School.
Detectives traced both calls to the 14-year-old student, who admitted to making them.
The suspect is a sophomore at Flanagan High School.
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Although authorities determined the teen did not have the capability to carry out any violence, he was arrested and formally charged.
Pembroke Pines Police emphasized the seriousness of false emergency calls, particularly those involving firearms or school threats.