NBPD release – On the evening of 01/16/19, a North Bend High School teacher was made aware of an on-line discussion among high school students in the area regarding a North Bend high school student who was being cyber-bullied. One North Bend student wrote that he knew who was doing the bullying to which a 14-year-old North Bend high school student responded, “I’ll bring the guns.” The North Bend Police Department was notified by North Bend High School administrators on 01/17/19 at 7:19 am. Officers responded immediately and contacted the student in the cafeteria at the high school. The student was isolated and a thorough investigation ensued. No weapons were found and the student admitted to writing the message. While the student reported that he didn’t actually intend to bring guns, North Bend Police Department takes all such statements and threats seriously. The student was removed from the school and the case will be reviewed by the Coos County District Attorney’s Office. The North Bend Police Department would like to remind (1) parents to monitor their children’s on-line activity closely; (2) all to report threats to authorities immediately (even if they are not thought to be credible); and (3) parents and teachers to remind children that even a fake threat can have serious consequences on their future. The children of our community and their safety remain a high priority for this police department.
