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Florida sheriff fed up with prank school threats; vows to ‘perp walk’ both parents and students [Video]

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said his agency has spent nearly $21,000 in recent days investigating bogus school threats posted on social media.

And he’s fed up.

“This is absolutely out of control, and it ends now,” he said during a press conference on Friday, alongside officials with Volusia County Public Schools.

In less than 24 hours, some 54 threats were reported to Fortify Florida, an app where people can submit suspicious activity to law enforcement agencies.

“That means investigators in the school district have been running around the clock to investigate these tips, which are all turning out to be false. So far, it’s cost $21,000 to do these investigations,” he said.

Two students – a 13-year-old and 14-year-old – at Heritage Middle School were arrested after allegedly posting threats on TikTok and Instagram about committing a school shooting.

Sheriff Chitwood said his agency is looking at a possible third suspect.

“Parents, you …

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