Teen Charged with School Threat

Matt Boster

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Posted by: Matt Boster
Date: Sep 25 2018 5:21 PM

A 15-year old Crestview High School student has been charged with writing or sending a threat to kill or injure.

A School Resource Officer was notified September 24th that a student had received threatening messages from Hayden Fryday that explained how law enforcement had bene out at his residence a few nights prior because it was believed he was going to kill or hurt someone.

He also stated “Every 1 is always making me getting to the point of where I’m gonna end killing sum1 or shooting up the school.” He also made several additional comments referencing death.

The teen admitted sending the messages but says he did not really plan to shoot anyone. He said he was feeling depressed at the time. The witness said the threats made her fear for his safety and the safety of others.

Sheriff Larry Ashley emphasizes that the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office has a zero tolerance policy for threats of school violence.

We also encourage anyone with information in regards to potential school threats to tell someone or contact Emerald Coast Student Crime Stoppers at 850-863-TIPS, emeraldcoastcrimestoppers.com or by using the P3 Tips Mobile application.

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