September 7, 2024 – Merced Police Department officials report that on September 5, 2024, the Department received Information regarding a vague threat made on social media focused on schools. The threat was not focused on any one school in the area.

In response to this threat the Merced Police Department has been working in collaboration with the local school districts to provide an increased presence at our local school. We are continuing to work on identifying the potential source of the threat.

On September 6, 2024, the Department was able to locate 28-year-old Tanzeem Khan in making the social media post. We have received no other information that would lead us to believe anyone else was involved. The subject has been placed under arrest.

If you have any information, please contact the Merced Police Department at (209) 385-6912.

Source & photo: Merced Police Department