Arlington schools threatened by 18-year-old, leading to arrest

An 18-year-old, Kevin Martinez-Molina, was arrested in Arlington, Texas, for posting a prank threat on social media targeting Arlington High School, claiming it was just a joke when questioned by officers. Police believe the post was inspired by other fake school threats circulating recently. Martinez-Molina was charged with making a terroristic threat, a felony, and booked into jail. Arlington police also arrested a juvenile for making threats at Gunn Junior High School. The rise in fake school threats across North Texas is concerning, with consequences for those responsible, as emphasized by Officer Jimmy Pollozani from the Fort Worth Police Department. The Arlington Police Department emphasized that they will not tolerate any behavior that disrupts students’ ability to learn or makes them feel fearful, encouraging parents to have conversations with their children about the seriousness of making threats. Martinez-Molina is not a student at Arlington ISD. The information comes from a news release from the Arlington Police Department and police reports. Fake school threats have real consequences, and law enforcement is taking them seriously to ensure the safety of students and school staff.

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