Detectives investigate threat at Fairview Junior High

Detectives and deputies from the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office responded to Fairview Junior High School on Thursday morning in response to a rumor that a student was going to bring a gun to the school.

Detectives and deputies from the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office responded to Fairview Junior High School on Thursday morning in response to a rumor that a student was going to bring a gun to the school.

An administrator from Fairview Junior High School called 9-1-1 to report the rumor at 7:36 a.m. A sheriff’s deputy arrived at the school at 7:42 a.m. to investigate and detectives arrived soon after that.

After investigating, detectives determined that non-specific threats were made by a student from the school. However there was no threat to bring a gun to the school.

The student involved was identified and spoken with. No arrests were made and sheriff’s office investigators will be forwarding a report to the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney for review. Any additional actions taken by the school will be in accordance with their policies and procedures.

“Your sheriff’s office takes these types of threats very seriously,” said Detective Lt. Earl Smith.

“We will investigate these fully and hold those individuals accountable for their actions.”

Three deputies were assigned to the school to provide an increased presence during the investigation.

The Central Kitsap School District has contacted students families explaining today’s events.

The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office commends and appreciates both students and parents for making appropriate notifications to school and law enforcement officials concerning these types of rumors.

— Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office.