Crime & Safety

Macomb County Girl, 14, Charged After Threatening High School: Police

The girl was placed in the Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center without bond, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI — A 14-year-old Clinton Township girl is facing charges after threatening a Macomb County high school, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office.

The girl was charged with making a threat of terrorism, which is a 20-year felony. She was placed in the Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center without bond. Her next court date was scheduled for Oct. 3.

She was also ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation.

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Officials said she made a threat targeting L'Anse Creuse High in Harrison Township.

Officials did not provide any other details.

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"I want to make it clear that we have a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to school threats," Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said in a statement. "This senseless act not only disrupts the lives of students, staff, and the community, but it can have serious, lasting consequences. A single decision made in haste can affect the rest of your life, legally and personally."

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