16-year-old girl arrested for alleged threat at Ball HS

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Saturday, March 3, 2018
16-year-old girl accused of posting Ball HS threat
16-year-old girl accused of posting Ball HS threat

GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Police in Galveston arrested a 16-year-old girl who they say posted a photo of a weapon on social media with the caption, "Ball High here I come."

Galveston ISD announced the arrest Friday.

The school district police department was notified about the threat circulating on social media.

An investigation was opened immediately and police identified a 16-year-old female as the suspect, according to the school district.

The student was taken in to custody, charged with a terroristic threat.

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