Eagle Police Department
Note: this press release from outside Garfield County is shared as schools in Garfield County have experienced threat activity as well.
NEWS RELEASE 09/13/2024 – JUVENILE ARRESTED AFTER THREATS TO TOWN OF EAGLE, COLORADO SCHOOL
The Eagle Police Department has arrested a juvenile in connection with an investigation into threats against a Town of Eagle school. The investigation began after screenshots of social media messages containing the names of local students at a local school were distributed within the community and reported to Eagle Police Department. Eagle Police Officers successfully identified the juvenile after persistent investigative effort and the juvenile was safely arrested on 09/13/2024.
Additional instances involving other Eagle County Schools are still under investigation. The Eagle Police Department is working closely with the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office and Federal partners to continue these investigations. The Eagle Police Department would like to thank everyone that contributed information to this investigation.
The Eagle Police Department acknowledges that these investigations are tense and upsetting. The contributions by our community have resulted in a safe and effective resolution. The Eagle Police Department does not believe any current threats to schools in the Town of Eagle represent any additional valid dangers. The Eagle Police Department would also like to recognize the Eagle County School District for their partnership and assistance during this investigation.
Eagle Police Department is committed to protecting the safety and security of everyone in our community. If you have any information about this incident or any of the individuals involved, please contact Eagle Police Department at 970-479-2200 and you will be connected to an on-duty officer. You can remain anonymous by contacting the Eagle County Crime Stoppers to submit your tip online at p3tips.com or send a tip using the free ‘P3 Tips’ mobile app. If your tip leads to the arrest and indictment of any suspect involved, you could earn a cash reward from the Eagle County Crime Stoppers.
We understand the immense concern and anxiety these events are causing and encourage our community to reach out for mental health support if needed. It is available through Vail Behavioral Health or call (844) 493-8255 for local 24/7 Crisis Response.
This case has been forwarded to the 5th Judicial District Attorney’s Office for prosecution. As such, no further information will be released. Persons charged with crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Names have been withheld because of the ages of the involved persons.
September 13, 2024, 2:26 p.m. – EAGLE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: The Eagle County Sheriff’s Office continues to actively investigate social media posts related to potential threats against Eagle County Schools. We understand how unsettling this situation is for our students, parents, and staff, and we want you to know that we are taking every lead seriously. Your safety, and the safety of our entire community, is our top priority.
Eagle Police Department had a break in the case involving the threats to a local school in their jurisdiction. At this time we do not believe that the suspect arrested by Eagle Police Department is connected to the other threats in the area. We are actively working together to locate the individual(s) responsible for the threats to the other schools and other concerning online posts. This remains an active and high-priority case.
We deeply appreciate your continued vigilance, patience, and cooperation as we work through this investigation together. Thank you for helping us keep our community safe.
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La Oficina del Alguacil del Condado de Eagle continúa investigando activamente las publicaciones en las redes sociales relacionadas con posibles amenazas contra las Escuelas del Condado de Eagle. Entendemos lo inquietante que es esta situación para nuestros estudiantes, padres y personal, y queremos que sepan que estamos tomando en serio cada indicio. Su seguridad, y la seguridad de toda nuestra comunidad, es nuestra máxima prioridad.
El Departamento de Policia de Eagle ha tenido una tregua en el caso de las amenazas a una escuela local en su jurisdicción. En este momento no creemos que el sospechoso arrestado por el Departamento de Policia de Eagle este conectado con las otras amenazas en el area. Estamos colaborando activamente para localizar al individuo o individuos responsables de las amenazas a las otras escuelas y de otras preocupantes publicaciones en lÃnea. Este sigue siendo un caso activo y de alta prioridad.
Agradecemos profundamente su continua vigilancia, paciencia y cooperación mientras trabajamos juntos en esta investigación. Gracias por ayudarnos a mantener la seguridad de nuestra comunidad.