Student arrested after threat put Fort King Middle School in Ocala on lockdown

Police in Ocala arrested a student Thursday in the case of a middle school that was placed on lockdown over a threat.

Fort King Middle School off NE 17th Avenue was put on lockdown Wednesday as a precaution while police investigated. A nearby elementary school was also affected, according to police.

Police said the student who was arrested is facing a felony charge for making a false report of a school shooting threat.

“Making a false report to law enforcement is a crime and can have serious consequences. We encourage parents to remind their children about the real consequences of making false reports, especially those involving schools,” Ocala police posted on Facebook Thursday.

It was the second threat to a school in Central Florida on Wednesday. Seminole High School in Sanford was also put on lockdown, but that threat was determined to be a hoax.