Lake Charles, LA –
Earlier today, at approximately 10:00 a.m. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to S.J. Welsh Middle School in reference to a threat.
During the investigation, it was learned the 14 year old made a threat to shoot up the school. After further investigation, he confirmed he made the threat. He was arrested and booked into the Juvenile Detention Center and charged with menacing. He was also charged with unlawful production, manufacture, distribution, or possession of hallucinogenic plants pending the testing of suspected psychedelic chocolate located in his backpack by school personnel.
CPSO Detective Mika Liptak is the lead investigator on this case. The Calcasieu Parish School Board assisted CPSO with the investigation.
An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. A person is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.