Arrest made after threats reported at 2 Rockdale high schools
Rockdale County Sheriff's Office deputies respond to a local high school following a phone threat that led to a suspect's arrest on August 11, 2026 (FOX 5 Atlanta).
ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. - Rockdale County deputies took a suspect into custody following a school safety threat that sparked a joint law enforcement investigation.
What we know:
Deputies tracked down the person responsible by matching their personal information directly to the phone number used to send the threat.
Investigators believe the person is experiencing a mental health crisis and are working to ensure they receive appropriate medical care.
Local schools have resumed normal operations. Officials confirmed there is no ongoing threat to students or staff.
The Rockdale County Sheriff's Office initially launched an active investigation alongside the Conyers Police Department after receiving reports of a safety threat directed at Rockdale County High School and Heritage High School.
School officials promised direct updates to parents while law enforcement worked to identify the caller.
What we don't know:
Authorities have not released the identity or age of the person taken into custody.
Officials have not specified which high school received the threat or if formal criminal charges will be filed.
Normal operations resumed at a Rockdale County high school after investigators tracked down a phone threat suspect experiencing a mental health crisis on August 11, 2026 (FOX 5 Atlanta).
What's next:
Authorities have not released the specific name of the high school or the identity of the person taken into custody. It remains unclear what specific criminal charges the individual may face.
Schools have resumed normal operations, and officials assured the community that no active threat remains. School officials plan to send additional updates directly to parents.