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Teen Charged for Social Media Threats Against School

2/28/2026

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Story summary
  • A 16-year-old girl from Gaithersburg, Maryland, faces charges for mass-violence threats posted about Thomas S. Wootton High School on social media.
  • A parent notified the Montgomery County Police after the threats appeared on Instagram.
  • Following an interview, the girl admitted creating the post.
  • The case will proceed through the Department of Juvenile Services.
  • There is no ongoing threat to the school, and additional officers will be on campus.