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Wilmington Police Arrest Juvenile for AI Threat Snapchat Post

9/7/2026

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U.S. Wilmington Police Department arrested a juvenile for posting an AI-generated Cat in the Hat terroristic threat on Snapchat.
The juvenile will stay in juvenile detention while officials consider charging him as an adult.
Superintendent Dr. Daniel Shakespeare urged parents to discuss the AI threat trend and report related posts.
Alabama House Bill 7, effective July 1 2026, defines credible threats and permits school suspension or expulsion of offenders.

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U.S. Wilmington Police Department arrested a juvenile for posting an AI-generated Cat in the Hat terroristic threat on Snapchat.
The juvenile will stay in juvenile detention while officials consider charging him as an adult.
Superintendent Dr. Daniel Shakespeare urged parents to discuss the AI threat trend and report related posts.
Alabama House Bill 7, effective July 1 2026, defines credible threats and permits school suspension or expulsion of offenders.