Randall High School student arrested after hoax bomb threat

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – Amarillo police say a Randall High School student has been arrested after making a false bomb threat.

On Tuesday, police say a student alerted staff at Randall High School after seeing a social media post about a possible bomb in a school bathroom.

In response, police say the school was put on hold while officials investigated.

Officers and school staff determined the device was a hoax and that there was no threat to students or staff.

After an investigation, police say 17-year-old Cesar Alcocer has been identified as the person who filed the false report.

Amarillo police say 17-year-old Cesar Alcocer was arrested after making a false bomb threat in… — Amarillo police say 17-year-old Cesar Alcocer was arrested after making a false bomb threat at Randall High School.(Credit: Randall County Jail)

Alcocer was booked into the Randall County Jail on charges of making a false bomb threat.

“The Amarillo Police Department takes all threats seriously and will continue to fully investigate any incidents that could jeopardize the safety of our schools and community. We are committed to holding those who make false threats accountable, and we remain committed to protecting our children and ensuring the safety of our public spaces,” a police statement said.