Community Update
September 17, 2024 – Madera County Sheriff’s Office officials report that last week, the Sheriff’s Office received a threat 
called into a tip line regarding Minarets High School. School administration initiated a lockdown at that time, and MCSO responded to the site. Upon Deputies’ arrival, a thorough sweep of the campus was conducted, and no evidence of any potential threat was located.
We have since been made aware this incident was related to a nation-wide social media trend where various threats against schools were called into law enforcement agencies across the country on Friday the 13th.
We would like to once again reassure parents and the community there is no threat to students or staff related to last week’s incident.
MCSO works closely with our allied partners throughout the county school system to protect the safety of our children. We always take threats seriously and are committed to maintaining public safety.
As a reminder, anyone caught making violent threats can be prosecuted. The Madera County Sheriff’s Communication Center can be reached 24/7 at (559) 675-7770.
Source: Madera County Sheriff’s Office
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