13-year-old boy faces charges in New Braunfels middle school threat

SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — A 13-year-old boy is facing charges for calling in a threat against New Braunfels Middle School Monday.

New Braunfels police say they were able to track down the 13-year-old, who they say called the Guadalupe County 911 call center to make the threat.

The nature of the threat was not disclosed, though police say it was not a credible threat.

The suspect and his parents are cooperating with the investigation.

The 13-year-old is being detained and charged with making a false alarm or report, which is a state jail felony.  Police say more charges could be pending.

The department stated that any time a student makes a threat against another person or campus, they will face criminal charges and school discipline.