Second Lambert Student Arrested For Terroristic Threats: Sheriff

CUMMING, GA — A second Forsyth County student was arrested for threatening to do harm at Lambert High School, the Forsyth Sheriff's Office said.

On Dec. 16, students at Lambert High School told staff that a 15-year-old was threatening to cause harm to students at the school. Students also said the teen had attempted to solicit a gun from another student to carry out the assault. The investigation led to a juvenile arrest warrant taken against the student for felony terroristic threats. He was taken into custody and taken to the Regional Youth Detention Center in Gainesville.

“Thanks to the actions of a few students, a potential tragedy was avoided," Forsyth Sheriff Ron Freeman said. "These students had the courage to come forward and report this danger to the staff at the school exemplifying 'see something, say something. We will continue to exhaustively investigate all threats and those making them will be arrested. Our 43 dedicated school resource deputies work daily alongside our school partners to keep Forsyth County Schools safe. Kudos to the Lambert High School staff for their quick action and assistance in this investigation. No other students were involved in this threat and the danger from it has been eliminated.”

Another Lambert High School student was arrested on Dec. 10 after he sent an email saying he intended to do harm at the school, officials said.

The school resource officer at Lambert High School was shown on Friday a threatening e-mail received by Principal Gary Davidson. The Forsyth County School resource deputies and major crimes unit identified the student and removed him from class.

School threats have increased nationwide in the past few months, including in Forsyth County. This serves as an opportunity for parents to speak with their children on the importance of see something, say something, and remind them of the school safety hotline at 770-888-3466. Students can call or text the hotline and remain anonymous.