ARRESTED SOMERVILLE STUDENT IDENTIFIED

  

A Somerville High School student has been arrested for making a terroristic threat.

Somerville school administrators informed parents Thursday morning that they learned Wednesday morning that a student had made a terroristic threat on Tuesday.

According to Burleson County authorities, 18-year old Amanda Salinas, has been booked into the jail for making a terroristic threat.  According to Somerville Police Chief Stanley Loftin, Salinas reportedly threatened to 'shoot up the school' while on a school bus Tuesday.

The Somerville Police were notified and a warrant was issued for Salinas, who was arrested Thursday morning at Somerville High School.

Somerville High School administration and staff said they addressed the students and re-emphasizede the seriousness of threats of violence toward anyone.  The Somerville School administration said the number one priority at Somerville ISD is the safety and well-being of the children.