Pearl Police Detain Juvenile over Online School Threats

Juvenile detained after online threats made towards Pearl schools

Juvenile detained after online threats made towards Pearl schools PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) – A juvenile has been detained after online threats were made referencing the Pearl Junior High School and Pearl High School. This according to the Pearl Police Department and Pearl Public School District. Authorities detained the juvenile on Thursday morning. The Jackson FBI assisted with the matter. Pearl police said that there are no active threats at this t…

Pearl police detain juvenile over online school threats

PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - Pearl police announced a juvenile was detained in connection to online posts that were construed as threats against schools. According to police, the unidentified juvenile was detained on October 16, 2025. "While there are no active threats at this time, out of an abundance of caution, additional law enforcement resources will be present at our schools. The safety of our children remains our highest priority. I want to comm…

Juvenile arrested after threats made toward Pearl public schools - SuperTalk Mississippi

A juvenile has been taken into custody after online threats were made against Pearl Junior High and Pearl High School. The Pearl Police Department confirmed the suspect was taken into custody Thursday morning after the threats were made on Wednesday. The suspect’s name is not being released at this time. While Chief Nick McLendon said no active threats remain, law enforcement will be upped at all schools within the Pearl Public School District f…