Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller announced today that a juvenile gun threat was made towards a teacher at Coolidge Junior High. Three calls were made early this morning starting at 12:30am, with the last call made around 1:16am. The juvenile called a teacher multiple times stating that he would bring a gun to school. Students at Coolidge Junior High School were searched this morning due to the threat. An investigation led to finding the juvenile responsible and upon questioning admitted to saying that he would bring a gun to school but said that he was prank calling the teacher. He has been transported to a juvenile detention center and will be charged.
Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller does not tolerate threats of violence against teachers. Threats like this will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. We will make sure that our community feels safe and will do everything our power to protect children.
The Pinal County Attorney’s Office is dedicated to prosecuting criminals, promoting justice, to ensure public safety throughout the county. Led by Brad Miller, a seasoned prosecutor with over 17 years of experience, the office is defined by its commitment to integrity and excellence. Brad Miller brings a distinguished record of public service to the role, including his tenure as a prosecutor in the Sex Crimes Bureau of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office and his service as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. With a staff of over 180 professionals, the office prosecutes more than 2,500 felonies and 1,000 misdemeanors annually and provides over 25,000 services to crime victims, standing as the cornerstone of justice for Pinal County.