MEDIA RELEASE

Hawaiʻi Island Police are investigating a threat made on social media that was received from a student at Waimea Middle School. Police are investigating the matter as a terroristic threatening in the first degree.

As a precautionary measure police presence will increase on campus today, Monday, (February 25).

Police encourage the public to notify them regarding any suspicious activity or threats made toward any school. Reports can be made to the police non-emergency number at (808) 935-3311 Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300 or in an emergency to 911.