Social media threats made against Middletown school students – WBAL TV

Authorities are investigating social media threats that targeted Black students at Middletown Middle School, sheriff’s and school officials said.Deputies said the investigation started Wednesday morning after four pictures were posted on Instagram and Snapchat that included threats to Black students. Investigators said no one student was singularly targeted.In coordination with Frederick County Public Schools officials, deputies identified three Middletown Middle School eighth-grade students as being involved in the threats. Later Thursday afternoon, officials said three students were charged with hate crimes. One of the students also faces charges of possession of a firearm by a minor.Officials stressed there is no active threat to the school community.Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins said members of the community should be wary of spreading misinformation on social media.”This situation has drastically escalated since yesterday because the individuals, both students and adults, continue to post and spread information and disinformation that’s really adding to the problem so far,” Jenkins said.School officials said disciplinary action is forthcoming but could not provide specific details.The school was not evacuated or put on a lockdown or lockout status at any time during the day. MIDDLETOWN, Md. —Authorities are investigating social media threats that targeted Black students at Middletown Middle…
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