Teen arrested for making threats at high school

SUNNYVALE, Calif. - A 17-year-old boy suspected of threatening a group of Fremont High School students in Sunnyvale on Monday has been arrested, according to the city's Department of Public Safety.

The suspect, whose identity wasn't released, is suspected of making criminal threats and a hate crime, public safety officials said.

School parents and officials reached out to officers on Monday when they reported threats were sent to a certain group of students through social media indicating a possibly violent act against them would occur today, according to public safety officials.

Detectives looked into the claims and arrested the 17-year-old student, who was booked into Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall, public safety officials said.

The teenage boy is believed to be the sole suspect and there is no threat to students or staff, according to public safety officials.

The department has increased security at the campus this morning and is working with the school to make sure students are safe, public safety officials said.