Gauger-Cobbs Middle School Investigating Another Alleged Social Media Threat

Newark – Gauger-Cobbs Middle School is investigating a second alleged social media threat, according to a statement on the schools website.

A Message from Gauger-Cobbs Principal Mr. Sean Mulrine
Please click the headline above to read an important message from Gauger-Cobbs Middle School principal, Mr. Sean Mulrine, about an incident that occurred on the evening of March 5, 2018.

March 5, 2018

Dear Gauger-Cobbs Middle School Parents/Guardians:

Gauger-Cobbs Middle School officials were informed on the evening of March 5 of a social media post made by a student that appeared to be threatening. We immediately informed the Delaware State Police. The Police were dispatched to the student’s home where the student was interviewed and a search of the home was conducted. No suspicious objects were located as a result of the search.

A report will be filed with the Attorney General’s Office and the State Police will continue to investigate this incident. The student will be disciplined according to the Christina Student Manual.

I want to reiterate that as soon as school officials were informed about the social media posting, the police were involved in evaluating the situation and recommending appropriate actions to be taken.

Gauger staff will remain vigilant about all safety and security issues affecting students in our school. We will have additional security on hand on the morning of March 6 during student arrival and dismissal.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact me at 454-2358.

Sincerely,

Sean Mulrine
Principal, Gauger-Cobbs Middle School

Back on February 15, 2018 a student was suspended after allegedly posting social media threats towards other students.

 

Dear Gauger-Cobbs Middle School Parents/Guardians:

District and school officials were informed this morning of a threatening social media post made by a student on the evening of February 14. The post suggested threatening behavior towards other students. The student has been suspended from school and arrested, and the incident is being actively investigated by the Delaware State Police. The student will also follow disciplinary procedures outlined in the Christina School District Student Manual.

As soon as school officials were informed about the social media posting, the School Resource Officer was involved in evaluating the situation and recommending appropriate actions to be taken. The student was not in attendance at school today, but has been located, assessed, and charged. The Delaware State Police will continue to investigate this incident.

Gauger-Cobbs staff will continue to stay vigilant about all safety and security issues affecting students in our school. I would like to extend my thanks and appreciation to the students at Gauger who acted maturely and responsibly in bringing this issue to the attention of school personnel.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact me at 454-2358.

Sincerely,

Sean Mulrine
Principal, Gauger-Cobbs Middle School

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